The world of the salsa legend is in mourning. Willie Colón, the iconic trombonist, composer and performer, passed away this Saturday at 75 years old due to health complications. Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Colón turned salsa into a global genre with his raw and urban style.
His impact on the salsa legend
Since the 1960s, Willie Colón defined the salsa legend alongside Héctor Lavoe. Albums such as El Malo and Lo Mato sold millions, blending powerful trombone with socially conscious lyrics about poverty
