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Willie Colón, the salsa legend who took the genre to new heights while recording more than two dozen albums for Fania Records, died Saturday. He was 75 years old.⁠ ⁠ Colón's family shared the news in a post on the musician's Facebook page. No cause of death was provided.⁠ ⁠ "While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever," read the statement.⁠ ⁠ The New York City trombonist and bandleader was a key part of Latin music's evolution during the 1970s.⁠ ⁠ Read more about Willie Colón's legacy at the link in our bio.