Willie Colón
Legendary trombonist, bandleader, composer, and producer who helped define salsa music; recorded with Fania Records, collaborated with Héctor Lavoe and Celia Cruz, and released influential albums beginning in the late 1960s.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 29min
Remembering Willie Colón
Willie Colón, legendary trombonist and bandleader who helped define salsa, reflects on Bronx jam sessions and teenage bands. He recalls early hits like El Malo, Hector Lavoe’s breakthrough, Fania’s role in popularizing salsa, musical experiments like Che Che Colé, and the joy of locked-in performances. Short, passionate stories about music, community, and the rhythms that shaped a genre.
