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Grammy-Nominated Salsa Music Icon Willie Colón Dies at Age 75 After Decades of Impact

Grammy-nominated salsa music icon Willie Colón dies at 75, leaving behind a legacy as the architect of urban salsa music and social activist.

Grammy-Nominated Salsa Music Icon Willie Colón Dies at Age 75 After Decades of Impact
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Grammy-nominated salsa music icon Willie Colón has died at 75, leaving behind a legacy as the architect of urban salsa music and a social activist. His decades-long career saw him produce numerous hit songs and collaborate with notable artists. Colón's contributions to the genre have earned him Grammy nominations. He was a trombonist, composer, arranger, and singer who also made headlines for his activism.

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