Willie Colón
Birthday: 1950-04-28
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Biography: William Anthony Colón Román, better known as Willie Colón, is a Nuyorican salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in the politics of New York City and international politics.
Movies
Vigilante
New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadist...
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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained...
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The Last Fight
Singer-turned-boxer Andy 'Kid' Clave signs a contract with a shady promoter Joaquin Vargas. But Clav...
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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Leon Gast's musical documentary reveals New York City's Latin culture and features live performances...
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Salsa
The Fania All Stars perform for 44,000 fans at Yankee stadium in New York. Besides concert footage, ...
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It Could Happen to You
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip wai...
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Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Concert in Venezuela at the July 1998 under the AMNISTIA festival. Here Ruben forgets a part of the ...
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Beats of the Heart: Salsa
'Salsa' captures a unique moment in time for this most exuberant and socially dynamic music....
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I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
A behind-the-scenes look at the music industry reveals what artists must face when chasing their pas...
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From Mambo to Hip Hop
Through interviews and performance clips, filmmaker Henry Chalfant explores the history of music in ...
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