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American musician

United StatesMusiciansLived 1950 to 2026 · aged 75
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William Anthony Colón Román was an American salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sang, wrote, produced and acted.

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2019Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
2007Latin Grammy Hall of Fame
2004Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2001International Latin Music Hall of Fame

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William Anthony Colón Román was an American salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sang, wrote, produced and acted. Colón was a pioneer of salsa music and a best-selling artist in the genre, having been a key figure in the beginnings of the New York City scene associated with Fania Records. He was also noteworthy for having assumed the gangster image in his album covers before it was culturally popular. From the 1980s on, he was at times deeply involved in the politics of New York City. His hit songs include "Aguanilé" with Hector Lavoe, "Tiburón", and "El gran varón".

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1950 to 2026 · aged 75
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25 languages

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