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Willie Colón

Willie Colón

Born: 1950-04-28 • South Bronx, New York, USA

William Anthony Colón Román , better known as Willie Colón, (April 28, 1950 – February 21, 2026) was a Nuyorican salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces and acts. He was also involved in the politics of New York City and international politics.

Filmography
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here poster
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025 • Self
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York poster
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021 • Self (archive footage)
From Mambo to Hip Hop poster
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela poster
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998 • Willie Colón
It Could Happen to You poster
It Could Happen to You
1994 • Mayor
The Last Fight poster
The Last Fight
1983 • Joaquin Vargas
Vigilante poster
Vigilante
1983 • Rico
Beats of the Heart: Salsa poster
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979 • Self
Salsa poster
Salsa
1976
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) poster
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972 • Self