Willie Colón, the pioneering salsa trombonist and influential Nuyorican artist, has passed away at age 75. Throughout his legendary career, he collaborated with iconic artists including Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, and David Byrne, helping to shape the sound of salsa music. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from contemporary Latin music stars including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Rauw Alejandro.