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Born: April 28, 1950 in New York, NY [The Bronx]
Years Active: 90 's
Genre: Latin

Biography:
Trombone player, composer, and bandleader Willie Colón is one of the pioneers of Latin American music. Despite initial criticism, Colón's album El Malo has become known as one of the first albums to feature the "New York Sound" that sparked a renewed ...More >>

Discography: 2008 Malo, Vol. 2: Prisioneros del Mambo 2006 Top Secrets 1999 Mi Gran Amor 1998 Demasiado Corazon 1995 Y Vuelve Otra Vez! More >>

Filmograpy:

2008	Willie Colon: The Hit List - La Histora
2006	From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale
1994	It Could Happen to You
1988	Salsa

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Member Of: Fania All-Stars More >> Similar Artists: Johnny Pacheco Rubén Blades Ray Barretto Larry Harlow Mon Rivera More >>

Influenced By: Arsenio Rodriguez Barry Rogers Eddie Palmieri La Calandria Mon Rivera More >> Followers: David Byrne Huey Dunbar Anthony Cruz Gilberto Santa Rosa NG La Banda More >>

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