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Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Icon, Dead at 75
The musician made more than 40 albums, earning him nine gold and five platinum records
21 Feb, 19:56 — 21 Feb, 20:15
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deadline1h ago
Willie Colón Dies: Salsa Music Legend And Activist Was 75
Willie Colón, the legendary salsa musician, actor and social activist, has died. He was 75. The Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner died “peacefully” on Saturday morning, surrounded by family, according to a statement. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved […]
By Glenn Garner
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Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Icon, Dead at 75
The musician made more than 40 albums, earning him nine gold and five platinum records
By Althea Legaspi
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