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WILLIECOLÓN

Latin1960s–present

About

William Anthony Colón is a Bronx-born Puerto Rican trombonist, bandleader, and producer who became one of the most political and musically adventurous figures in salsa. His Fania Records collaborations with Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades produced some of the most beloved albums in Latin music. His trombone-heavy arrangements and incorporation of Puerto Rican folkloric elements set him apart.

Known For

01Siembra
02El Malo
03Crime Pays
04Lo Mato (Si No Me Compra El Traje)
05Buscando Guayaba

Artists Influenced

Rubén BladesMarc AnthonyElvis CrespoJerry RiveraLa India

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