Willie Colón's Legacy Celebrated at Cathedral Funeral
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Willie Colón, a Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, and urban salsa pioneer, was laid to rest at Saint Patricks Cathedral in New York City. The seventy-five-year-old, who passed away on February twenty-first, was surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The service, attended by family and friends, included readings and songs in both Spanish and English. Colóns sons shared heartfelt eulogies, highlighting his impact on the music world and his loving nature. His career spanned over forty albums, with collaborations like the Fania All Stars, David Byrne, and Celia Cruz. Beyond music, Colón was a civil rights advocate and community leader, serving as a special assistant to New York City mayors and running for Congress. His family mourns his loss while celebrating his enduring musical legacy.
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