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Salsa has known more than its share of star vocalists and virtuoso instrumentalists. But among the artists who defined the rich, layered specificity of its sound was Willie Colón, who died on Feb. 21.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Willie Colón, a legendary trombonist and pioneer of salsa music, has died. He was 75. His death on Saturday was ...