Willie Colón

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Born 1950-04-28 Died 2026-02-21 South Bronx, New York, USA 19 credits Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame 1 Latin Grammy Hall of Fame 1 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1 International Latin Music Hall of Fame 1

Awards

Won 1 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Award

Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame 1 won

2019 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Won

Latin Grammy Hall of Fame 1 won

2007 Latin Grammy Hall of Fame Won Siembra

Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1 won

2004 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Won

International Latin Music Hall of Fame 1 won

2001 International Latin Music Hall of Fame Won

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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.

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Acting 12 credits