Willie Colón, a legendary salsa musician who played a pivotal role in the  Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday.

Willie Colón, a legendary salsa musician who played a pivotal role in the  Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday.

Willie Colón, the pioneering salsa icon, died Saturday at the age of 75.

A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.

A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.

Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75.

Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75.

Salsa legend Willie Colón, renowned trombonist and bandleader, dies at 75, leaving behind a powerful musical legacy.

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa, died Saturday at the age of 75, his family confirmed.

Willie Colón, the pioneering salsa icon, died Saturday at the age of 75.

The salsa titan, who made more than 40 albums, died on Saturday. Here are some of his greatest recordings.

The salsa titan, who made more than 40 albums, died on Saturday. Here are some of his greatest recordings.