Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
BBC • 2/21/2026 – 2/22/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2
2026-02-212026-02-22
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
16h
Age
8
Sources
from cluster
12
Hours Since Seen
Final Score42/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier84% (0.5^12/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-21
- 2026-02-22Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75 (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 8 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Same Story from 8 sources
Willie Colón, Trailblazing Salsa Musician, Dies at 75
Hollywood Reporter • Today
Willie Colón Dies: Salsa Music Legend And Activist Was 75
Deadline • Today
Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Icon, Dead at 75
Rolling Stone • Today
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says
Reuters • Today
Willie Colón, trombone and salsa legend, dies at 75
Los Angeles Times • Today
Willie Colón, salsa pioneer, has died at 75
NPR • Today
Willie Colón, Salsa Music Legend, Dies at 75
Variety • Today
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