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Willie Colón, a renowned figure in urban salsa music, has passed away at the age of 75.

Legendary Salsa Musician Willie Colón has died at the age of 75. Willie's Facebook page shared a statement early Saturday morning to confirm the news, saying, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband,…

Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón to be remembered at New York funeral  AP News

Willie Colón, a pivotal figure in salsa music alongside Héctor Lavoe and honored by Bad Bunny, has passed away at the age of 75.

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

The salsa music pioneer died Saturday at 75.

An article from The Daily Star Bangladesh focusing on salsa music.

Willie Colón, the influential trombonist and orchestra leader who pioneered salsa music with hits like 'El Malo' and 'Gitana,' has passed away at the age of 75.

"I only cared about the music."