American salsa musicians

American singer (born 1968)

American musician (1923-2000)

William Anthony Colón Román was an American salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist but also sang, wrote, produced and acted. Colón was a pioneer of salsa music and a best-selling artist in the genre, having been a key figure in the beginnings of the New York City scene associated with Fania Records. He was also noteworthy for having assumed the gangster image in his album covers before it was culturally popular. From the 1980s on, he was at times deeply involved in the politics of New York City. His hit songs include "Aguanilé" with Hector Lavoe, "Tiburón", and "El gran varón".

Puerto Rican salsa singer (1946–1993)

American musician (born 1966)

American musician

American percussionist and bandleader of Puerto Rican ancestry (1929–2006)

American musician (1952-2017)

American musician

Peruvian-American musician

American musician

American musician

Salsa singer-songwriter

American musician (1939–2021)

American pianist, composer, arranger, and producer of Puerto Rican descent.

American salsa singer

American musician, composer and labor activist (1916–2005)

American musician (1935-1991)