
Willie Colón
Known for: Acting
Born: April 28, 1950
Died: February 21, 2026
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.
Known for

The Last Fight
1983

From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972

Salsa
1976

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998

Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979

I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People

Vigilante
1983

Chico & Caetano
1986

Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963

The Cosby Show
1984

Miami Vice
1984

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021

It Could Happen to You
1994