Willie Colón
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This article is about the musician. For the football player, see Willie Colon (American football).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Colón and the second or maternal family name is Román.
William Anthony Colón Román (born April 28, 1950) is an American Salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sings, writes, produces and acts. Colón is considered a pioneer of Salsa music[1][2] and a best-selling artist in the genre, having been a key figure in the nascent New York City scene associated with the legendary Fania Records.[3] He is also noteworthy for having assumed the gangster image in his album covers before it was culturally popular.[4] Since the 1980s he has at times been deeply involved in the politics of New York City.[5]
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Birth name | William Anthony Colón Román |
Born | (1950-04-28) April 28, 1950 (age 74) |
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1967–present |
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Website | williecolon |
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