Person

Willie Colón

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. Colón is considered a pioneer of Salsa music and a best-selling artist in the genre, having been a key figure in the nascent New York City scene associated with the legendary Fania Records. He is also noteworthy for havi…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
April 28th, 1950
Genres
Labels
RCA
A&M Records
Fania
Sony Music Media
Charly Records
Last updated: December 8th, 2018

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