On May 26, 2014, after graduating from Westchester County Police Academy, Colón was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff for the Department of Public Safety. His achievements in all his activities are widely recognized. Blades, as the world has come to expect, is an incisive, fiery improviser. Willie Colón armonizó las tendencias musicales del mundo anglosajón (jazz, rock, funk, soul, r&b) con la vieja escuela latina del son cubano, el chachachá, el mambo y la guaracha, añadiendo la nostalgia del sonido tradicional puertorriqueño, inscrito en la música jíbara, la bomba y la plena. Pedro Navaja 17. Combining elements of jazz, rock, and salsa, his work incorporates the rhythms of traditional music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the other ancestral homeland, Africa, representing the mostly a one-way flow from Puerto Rico to the New York-based diaspora. This initiative received Pope John Paul II's endorsement and later prompted President Clinton to forgive the US portion of the debt owed by some third-world countries. For the Record …. Aggie Whelan Illustration. Or $6.99 to buy MP3. Willie Colón: Top 3. New York-born musician Willie Colon has had enormous influence on contemporary Latin jazz. 31,851 talking about this. [12] In 2016 Colón began his 50th Anniversary Tour. CD: $15.60 MP3: $11.49. He is in a ‘serious but stable condition” according to a statement published by a spokesperson for El Malo, Inc., Colón’s recording company. 5.0 out of 5 stars 4. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for Willie Colon in Pennsylvania (PA). Join the team. 1,632 talking about this. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. CONTIENE TEMAS ADULTOS- NO RECOMENDADA PARA MENORES- ESTO NO ES SOLO MÚSICA Si no le gusta lo … He currently works for Barstool Sports. For more than four decades, Willie Colon has been defining one of the most unique styles in Salsa music. Willie Colon. He knows 32-year-old linemen, entering their 10th season in the league are often looked at as sparable. He has been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards. He uses his songs to depict and investigate the problems of living in the United States as a Puerto Rican,[11] and also to imply the cultural contributions that Puerto Ricans have to offer. In 2015 Billboard magazine named Willie Colón one of the 30 most influential Latin Artists of All Time. Genres: Salsa Dura, Salsa, Boogaloo. Born into a Puerto Rican household and raised in a predominantly Puerto Rican neighbourhood of the Bronx, Colón … William Anthony Colón Román was born in the South Bronx in 1950 to US-born parents of Puerto Rican descent. Unfortunately, Colón's public is largely Latino, so his music and contribution have gone unnoticed or ignored by the general press"- Gerald Sloan, professor of music University of Arkansas.[28]. Willie Colon (born April 9, 1983) is a former American football player. This is the classic second album that Willie Colón recorded with Héctor Lavoe as his lead vocalist. He is also involved in the politics of New York City. — Willie Colón (@williecolon) April 25, 2021 About Sam Walker 1052 Articles Sam Walker is news director for OBXToday.com, Beach 104, 99.1 The Sound, Big 94.5 and News Talk 92.3 WZPR. He has collaborated with notable musicians such as the Fania All-Stars, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, David Byrne, and Celia Cruz. [9] On his website, Colón claims to hold the "all time record for sales in the Salsa genre, [having] created 40 productions that have sold more than thirty million records worldwide. Albums include Siembra, Cosa nuestra, and Lo mato. Originally released in 1968, this classic recording by renowned trombonist Willie Colón features iconic lead singer Héctor Lavoe. Willie Colón, original name in full William Anthony Colón Román, (born April 28, 1950, Bronx, N.Y., U.S.), American trombonist, composer, bandleader, and activist who helped to popularize salsa music in the United States in the 1970s. Former Jets offensive lineman Willie Colon is not a fan of taking a quarterback high in the draft. MC² (Theme Realidades) 13. In 2002, Willie Colón was retained by NYC & Company (The City of New York Convention and Visitor's Bureau) as a Senior Advisor and Consultant, he was also appointed as Mayor Bloomberg's representative to El Museo Del Barrio. Willie Colón is on Facebook. The Best, Willie Colon Colon, Willie. Born in April 1950, in the Bronx, New York, Colón is recognized as an iconic composer, musician and social activist who helped popularize salsa in the United States in the 1970s. Already one of the most feared young talents on the salsa scene, Willie Colón and his partner in crime Héctor Lavoe showcased not only confidence but a surprising flexibility and independence on 1970s La Gran Fuga (The Big Break). Willie Colon has been all over the world and brought a steady string of exciting shows to his dedicated fan base, and being there with all of your fellow Willie Colon fans is the only way to truly appreciate his music. Willie Colón Anthology, released 20 April 2012 1. William Anthony Colón Román (born April 28, 1950) is an American salsa musician and social activist. Calle Luna Calle Sol 9. Born in April 1950, in the Bronx, New York, Colón is recognized as an iconic composer, musician and social activist who helped popularize salsa in the United States in the 1970s. Colónin albumi El Malo oli ensimmäisiä uuden newyorkilaisen tyylin edustajia ja osaltaan vaikutti latinomusiikin suosion uuteen nousuun 1970-luvulla. by Willie Colon | 2006. "[7] Colón "makes the relation between diaspora and Caribbean homeland the central theme of his work," particularly in his 1971 Christmas album, Asalto Navideño. In 2010, The "International Trombone Association" bestowed their Lifetime Achievement Award upon Willie Colón. Selected discography. He was defeated 62% to 38%. Audio CD MP3 Music Listen with Music Unlimited. The Hustler is the transcendental album that set the direction for Fania Records and Latin music to come. After Chávez' death, Willie Colón endorsed opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski, vigorously using social media and composing a campaign theme "Mentira Fresca"[19] ("Fresh Lies" which became the regime's candidate, Nicolás Maduro's nickname) the song went viral in Latin America, garnering millions of plays and downloads. He began his career as a trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces, and acts. In addition to serving as a visiting professor and receiving honorary degrees for music and humane letters at various universities, in 1991, Colón received Yale University's Chubb Fellowship. During his 7 seasons with Pittsburgh, he made two Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XLIII. [7] The lyrics and music of the songs on this album "enact the diaspora addressing the island culture in a complex, loving but at the same time mildly challenging way. 29,661 talking about this. CONTIENE TEMAS ADULTOS- NO RECOMENDADA PARA MENORES- ESTO NO ES SOLO MÚSICA Si no le gusta lo … 346k Followers, 76 Following, 2,272 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Willie (@realwilliecolon) Willie Colón. Colón continues to be active in Venezuelan politics having pressed for the release of journalist Leocenis García[20] and the release of political prisoner General Antonio Rivero.[21]. Colón released two singles,"Amor de Internet" and "Corazón Partido" to promote for his album El Malo Vol II: Prisioneros del Mambo. It was around this time Colón first … Salsa icon Willie Colón and his wife Julia Colón Craig are recovering from a traffic accident they suffered on Tuesday April 20th in North Carolina. MP3: $6.99. [31], On October 31, 2018, Willie Colón was awarded the "Lunas Del Auditorio Award" by El Auditorio Nacional.A recognition granted by the National Auditorium to the best live shows in Mexico, the award is a replica of the sculpture of La Luna by sculptor Juan Soriano that is outside that enclosure. He is … The movie is about the life of Héctor Lavoe and it covered their early career as the top salsa duo from the 1960s through the mid-1970s. 212-404-1734. Real Name: William Anthony Colón Román. Sites: williecolon.com, Wikipedia. El Titán 6. [2], At the age of 15 he was signed to Fania Records and at 17 he recorded his first album, which ultimately sold more than 300,000 copies. Colón suffered lacerations and a head injury and was evacuated to a hospital in Virginia. El gran varón: Idioms from "El gran varón" 1. the throw of a stone: 2. throw the first stone: Comments. Willie Colon: Pos: G, Career: 100 G, Steelers/Jets 2006-2015, born NY 1983 Willie Colón, Marc Anthony and more artists say goodbye to Johnny Pacheco, ‘El Maestro’ The Dominican musician, composer, arranger, died at 85. Stylistically they are poles apart, Dorsey representing an ultra-smooth approach, Colón a Hard-edged roughness reportedly inspired by Barry Rogers. On April 20, 2021, Colón and his wife, Julia Colón were involved in a serious vehicle accident while driving a recreational vehicle through the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Willie Colón: El Malo (Fania Records, 1967) Hector LaVoe (L) and Willie Colón (R) Frank J. Oteri: Since you’ve named your brand new album El Malo, Volume II , it seems reasonable to begin our conversation talking about your very first record, which was called El Malo and which you made when you were only 17 years old. Willie Colón for U.S. Congress. He returned home in 2013 to play with the New York Jets and retired from the National Football League in 2017. Canciones del solar de… Colon. There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. Siembra, his record with Rubén Blades, was the best selling album for its genre. Sin Poderte Hablar 14. His achievements in all his activities are widely recognized. Due to fortuitous events, the main record producer at Fania at the time, Johnny Pacheco, recommended Héctor Lavoe to him.[3]. Guisando/Doing A Job Willie Colon Canta Hector Lavoe. [30], On May 12, 2018, The Ellis Island Honor Society awarded Willie Colón the Ellis Island Medal of Honor which are presented annually to a select group of individuals whose accomplishments in their field and inspired service to the nation are cause for celebration. The statement did not explain the causes of the accident, but it was said that Colón and his wife “were pulled out of the rubble and taken to a local hospital.”, Colón will be transferred to another healthcare center in New York “as soon as possible to be treated by his medical team.”. About Billboard. In 2014, he even received a Grammy Award for a lifetime of achievement from the Latin Recording Academy. In 2017 Colón announced his upcoming book titled Barrio de Guapos (The Secret Life of Willie Colón) and the launching of his record label Willie Colon Presents. 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[24] Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with notable musicians such as the Fania All-Stars, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, David Byrne, and Celia Cruz. willie4congress@outlook.com. https://genius.com/Willie-colon-and-hector-lavoe-aguanile-lyrics He spent some summers at his maternal grandmother's sister's (La finca de Celín y Ramón) farm in the outskirts of Manatí, Puerto Rico on the road to neighboring Ciales, Puerto Rico. Considered the greatest salsa duos in history, Willie and Héctor helped establish the popularity of the genre in the ’60s and ’70s. Sources. In their journal they went on to say, "Willie Colón has probably done more than anyone since Tommy Dorsey to keep the trombone before the public. In 1994, in his first political run, Colón challenged Representative Eliot Engel for the Democratic party primary for New York's 17th congressional district. 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