Willie Colón

Biography

Willie Colón was a Nuyorican salsa musician and social activist born in the South Bronx to Puerto Rican parents. He began his career as a trombonist for Fania Records at 15, recording his debut album by 17, which sold over 300,000 copies. A pioneer of salsa music, he also acted and wrote, producing hits like "Aguanilé" with Hector Lavoe and "Tiburón".