Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75 BBC February 21, 2026 His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.About The Author BBC See author's postsPost navigationPrevious: From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump’s roadmapNext: The Alysa Liu Effect