Willie Colón
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Vigilante
as Rico
1983
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
2021
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1983
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
1972
Salsa
1976
It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
1994
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
1998
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1979
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2025
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)
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