William Anthony Colón Román (born April 28, 1950) is an American Salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sings, writes, produces and acts.

Willie Colon, American trombonist, composer, bandleader, and activist who helped to popularize salsa music in the United States in the 1970s. He was a champion of Hispanic political and …

Salsa Legend Producer, Trombone player, composer, and bandleader, Willie Colon is one of the pioneers of Latin American music.

Muchos de los grandes exitos de Willie Colon en un solo video! Many of Willie Colon's greatest hits all in one video!

Willie Colón, Bronx-born of Puerto Rican grandparents, has fused his musical talent, his passion for humanity, and his community and political activism into an extraordinary, multifaceted …

Sep 7, 2025 · Willie Colón and Rubén Blades’ 'Siembra' has been described as nothing less than the greatest salsa album of all-time.

Oct 26, 2025 · Bart Scott and Willie Colon pay tribute to their former Jets teammate, Nick Mangold, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 41 due to complications from …

Willie Colón is not just a musician; he is a revolutionary who transformed Salsa music and brought it to the world stage. Known for his bold trombone-driven sound, socially conscious lyrics, and …

Read up on the life and career of legendary salsa musician Willie Colon.

Willie Colón, born William Anthony Colón Román on April 28, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent. He began his …