Willie Colón + Canalón de Timbiquí

Born in 1950, trombonist and bandleader Willie Colón signed a record contract by age 15, channeling the rhythms of Puerto Rico and Cuba through his compositions. Colón is perhaps best known for the string of albums he produced in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s with singer Rubén Blades, which celebrated Latin culture and introduced a generation to the joyous sounds of Latin music. Afro-Colombian drum, marimba and vocal group Canalón de Timbiquí open this Millennium Park Summer Music Series concert.