
Willie Colón
Born: 1950-04-28
Place of birth: 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

Salsa
1976

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972

Miami Vice
1984

El Cantante
2006

The Cosby Show
1984

It Could Happen to You
1994

Vigilante
1983

The Last Fight
1983

Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991

I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025

Lavoe
2011

From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998

Chico & Caetano
1986

Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979