Siembra

I've never really listened to salsa before, but holy fuck. Throw me a bag of tortilla chips because this was delicious.

9/10. I like salsa music, but not usually enough that I can sit through 42 minutes of listening to it fairly actively. This had a lot more variety of sound than I am used to hearing in salsa, which is no doubt biased by me listening more closely to this, but still a very enjoyable album.

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I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would. Couldn't help but dance while listening. The songs flowed really nicely and the music itself was punchy yet not too in your face. Hasn't won my heart yet but definitely a good album

Thanks for this. What a magnificent album.

There are many excellent things about this album. The musicianship and production are clean and tight and the vocal delivery is energetic. I'm not terribly knowledgeable about salsa, but I was struck by the complexity of the harmonies and arrangement. Some of the bass work in particular was incredible. Overall, a great album that makes me want to learn about the various styles of Latin American music

I love a good horn section, and the horns here are INCREDIBLE. The musicianship is off the charts all the way around, and the storytelling is rich and clever to boot. I enjoyed the sarcastic West Side Story reference. Best track: Pedro Navaja

I was really surprised by liking this album as much as I did. I have never cared about Salsa in any sort of way, but this just sounded really good. It seems like it mus have been a blueprint for pretty much anything that was good about any Salsa album ever released after this one. It was a joy to listen to and sort of half-dance around in my chair while working (maybe this one is better for remote work than at the office though).

This shit slaps. I loved dancing to it. Didn't know salsa slapped this hard

First non-english speaking album, and man what a jam. Saw some comments saying all the songs sound the same and I couldn't disagree more, every song was a totally different song, just under one genre, and it was enjoyable throughout. Some songs went on a little long, but that's okay! It almost feels like something you'd hear in a game like Katamari.

I don't want to be that guy but literally all salsa sounds the same.

sooo good, stellar musicianship and the brass section is fantastic. Some of the songs are really long but I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing given that it’s meant to be danced to. Lyrics were poetic and beautiful and even funny at times, and they’re sung with so much flair. 10/10, need to dance to this sometime

Well.......This sucks. We should start a site "1001 Albums You Should Pass On Before You Die"

Siembra I found this very enjoyable, more so than I was expecting. Although I’m still slightly ambivalent about Salsa, I found the undeniable energy with added disco accents quite pleasing. The Sly Stone disco funk bass and string intro to Plastico is excellent, and although it shifts more into salsa it’s a great track. Maria Lionza also has some nice disco bass, both of these kind of highlight the NY latin influence on disco. Pedro Navaja must have been an influence on Escape by Rupert Holmes, the verses are very similar. I like the refrain of Buscando Guayaba, the change of tempo with Dime and the slightly sinister tone and strings in Siembra, but it’s easy to let this drift off a little, as to my unknowledgeable ear the songs do broadly sound quite similar. Nevertheless I do like the breezy charm and generally upbeat nature, despite, from what I gather, the socially conscious lyrics. I suppose this type of music always carries the tang of Salsa classes in village halls on Tuesday evenings, but the little bits of disco and the obvious quality of the playing make this a very listenable mid to high 3. 🕺🕺🕺 Playlist submission: Plastico

Knew I was going to love it in the first 5 seconds when I heard the 70s disco violins. AND it’s Willie Colón = great trombone playing. I might have to buy this record. This is my first 5 to give to an album that I’ve never heard before!

Super fun! Never heard these before. Made me want a dirty cocktail

Clasicos de la salsa que ya conocia casi todos pero nunca el album completo. Espectacular

We've had a handful of Latin jazz-y albums by now, enough where it can be difficult to differentiate. But this one is probably my favorite so far. Very vibrant, very danceable. A good time start to finish. I guess that's to be expected from a salsa album; I can hear the difference, but I'm not very knowledgeable. Regardless, this was a great listen. Fantastic instrument work, especially the percussion. I can see why this was such a smash hit. Favorite tracks: Buscando Guayaba, Pedro Navaja, Siembra, Plastico. Album art: The flowery border is cool, but the baby pictures just feel out of place. Doesn't seem '70s at all, let alone salsa music. Seems more like an Anne Geddes throwaway. Confusing, but I don't hate it. 4.5/5

In school, I teach kids about making connections. This was a weird connection. I've been recently watching Fear the Walking Dead in which Ruben Blades plays one of the main characters. I had no ideas he was also a world renowned singer and salsa performer. That being said, this was enjoyable enough. I have no way to really compare it to any other salsa albums, but I dig it for what it is. I'd give it a 3.5 if that were possible.

The album cover reminds me of a Pampers advert. That's just about the only constructive slant I can put towards this. Just light-years away from being anything I'd ever choose to listen to, although the international aspect is again appreciated.

IT'S SUMMER

What a fun and wonderful album! I’m so glad to be back in the saddle and greeted with these sonic delights. This is my new go-to for when I get that itch to tap my feet.

Me encanta.

Je ne vous cache pas que je ne m'attendais pas, en lançant cet album, à accorder la note maximale, vous connaissez ma réputation. Trêves de plaisanteries, aujourd'hui je vous propose un petit quizz. Pour jouer c'est très simple, il vous suffit de répondre à la question suivante. Où ai-je rencontré le père de robpellemèle? Reponse A: Il est venu chercher rob à l'école après notre cours de Krautrock pour l'ammener à son cours de salsa. Reponse B: Nous nous sommes rencontrés lors d'un concert de Jethro Tull, après avoir apprécie ensemble le solo d'Aqualung. Réponse C: Le père de rob était en fait notre professeur de rock psychédèlique en classe de 4ème world. Pour jouer rien de plus simple, je vous invite à poster votre réponse sous la review de l'album de votre choix.

I was a bit excited when this started. A funky Latin disco crossover album? Well, that could be awesome fun! But, oh no, it was a fake out! It's a salsa album throughout. I knew Ruben Blades as an actor but never realized that he was a singer and a songwriter first. And a great singer! His easy flow and unforced tone bely his melodic agility and strength. His singing seems easy and conversational, but is deceptively technical. The band is in the pocket with a tight groove, ably led by Willie Colon. And building a brass section entirely composed of trombones should come across like a novelty act, but it sounds unremarkably natural. It should sound weird, but it doesn't. (I'm going to play this for my son Alfie who is a trombone player. He's been obsessed with trombones since he first saw one about age three, describing them as the "big trumpet go in out in out").

The first 2 minutes were amazing and then I got bored. It's interesting. I don't dislike the genre at all. This just doesn't stay very interesting.

Decent. *shuffles away playing maracas*

129 Ay, y si pongo dos 5s seguidos? Es que no se puede contra esto. El primer track lo dio todo para mi, esa letra es chef's kiss, ese inicio tan inesperado para un disco así. Tiene al menos uno de los clásicos de siempre (Hola Pedro Navaja, tanto tiempo) pero igual es super variado, con una producción, cambios de tempo, no esperaba amarlo tanto como lo amé.

How to charm me? Have a horn section. That'll do it.

Disco era salsa?! Yes, please!

This was awesome. Never heard of either Willie or Ruben but I thoroughly enjoyed this album. I kept expecting a Santana guitar solo to happen. Killer rhythms, killer horns, killer bass. Samba party.

Really taken aback by how much I loved this. Had to give it a second listen to confirm, still rocked my socks off. I had some understanding of what Salsa music sounds like but this is so sweeping, epic, and FUN that I couldn’t stop smiling through it. Musicianship is on point, the songs are long and fully formed but never feel like they’re lugging along, and (once I looked at translations) it’s awesome lyrically considering the seemingly light and fun arrangements. This is a true masterpiece to me, and makes me wonder if this is a unicorn or if I’ve just fucked up not exploring Salsa my whole life. Top tracks: All of them. Not even being funny, I revisited every song, it’s all great. Maybe I’d skip around on Ojos a little bit? This shit rocked my world, just the right sound at the right time in my life.

Really enjoyed this one. Right from the first track.

I love Hector Lavoe so this was right up my alley. That's mainly why I like it, not necessarily because of specific songs (though the first one is a banger), but because of the overall sound. It's the kind my mom will let me play out loud in the house lol.

As salsa music, this is probably as good as it gets, but it's still salsa. Perfect for a dinner in Cuba and sipping a daiquiri, but not the kind of music I usually put in my ears.

Good! Fun and easy to listen to it!

I don’t know a lot about salsa music, but this is really good stuff. I found myself bobbing my head on every track. Some sick grooves on here- especially on “Buscando guayaba” and “Maria lionza.” The title track is - perfect. An extra star for that one. Good lord, guys. Saved the best for last! Another reminder I need to learn Spanish. FOUR STARS

I was worried that an entire album of salsa would bore me, but this was actually great. Funnily enough, it begins a disco inferno before the salsa simmers down. It may well be satirical, adding to the songs commentary of the shallow, materialistic, soulless upper class. My Spanish isn't the best, but I made effort to read the lyrics, partially in translation. Make no mistake, this is a very political album. It's about the emptiness of consumerism and the injustices of the world order as it stands. It's an ode to Latino beauty, the struggles Latinos face in both Latin America and the US, a call for unity among Latinos to preserve culture, and indeed, to preserve more than culture. When they're talking about throwing away the plastic, they're not just talking about the plastic of the soul. Look at the cover. This album's got energy, and it doesn't dwell on musical passages for too long. The horns sound great, and I love the vocal harmonies, too. Overall, I think this was a great introduction to a genre I'm not particularly familiar with. Fav tracks: Plastico, Pedro Navaja, Maria Lionza

I felt like I was on vacation on some island paradise, drinking a cocktail and listening to the local band. Good vibes.

It’s a samba party and everyone’s invited!

Why is it that I like this less than Mambo? Is there a difference between this and Mambo? Because, it sounds a little different but I'm having difficulty expressing how. In both styles (Salsa v. Mambo) there's a heavy emphasis on the horns, a driving percussion section, and the sort of Latin upbeat style I'm also failing to put words to. Mambo feels more 'danceable' and is in general more pleasant to my ears. Salsa, here -- and this appears to be one of the only examples on the list (i.e. 'quota') -- is more appropriate to the background. I fully expect to hear this in an upscale Cuban restaurant or something. It's ok, but I'm not familiar enough with the forms of the style to see much difference from track to track.. (3/5) because it's good enough of an example, I guess, and I did come here for some exposure.

189. Siembra - Willie Colón & Rubén Blades (1978) 8.30.26 Variety: 3 Adequacy: 4 Listenability: 3 Uniqueness: 2 Emotionality: 4 = 3.2 rounded down to a 3 "I think we risk becoming the best informed society that has ever died of ignorance." - attributed to Ruben Blades So when were ya'll gonna tell me that all round badass actor and activist, and dude who I most recently watched ( and was by far the best part of - though only just after Colman Domingo) in the otherwise lacklustre, but watchable, Fear the Walking Dead ALSO had a music career? It seems crazy that I was not at least tangentialy aware of this. And the fact that it's considered "the best selling salsa album in the history of salsa music is even crazier. It's like if Joe Pantoliano of Goonies and Matrix fame had released a highly acclaimed jazz standards album or something. Salsa legend Willie Colon is onboard handling production duties, and I think all of the arrangements, as well as playing. Zero knowledge or experience with this, which is often the most exciting part of going through this list. THE TRACKS "Plástico" - Damn. Ok, I did not expect some funky bass heavy disco sounds to star with. That settles down pretty quickly though, and something more skin to what I was thinking takes over. Blades doesn't have the most expressive voice I've ever heard, but he's more than capable here and suits the chill vibes being thrown down very well. I don't speak a lick of Spanish outside of some very basic basics, but it sounds pretty enough. Looking at the credits this seems to have been most, if not all traditional instrumentation, which was nice given when it came out. The song really kicks into high gear when the background vocals come in and Blades seems to be doing some call and response. Very jazzy, and pleasant enough, but not sure it's anything I'll be writing home about anytime soon. "Buscando Guayaba" - This one had a much better start, no disco fake out, and we're right into some very charming and laid back vibes. I'm no salsa expert by any means, having heard very little outside of movies and tv ( this was used in the Disney movie Oliver and Company apparently, so I have technically heard it once before having seen it in theaters - I remember next to nothing about it other than a Billy Joel song), but this has a very plaintive, romantic feel to it, which seems to be a common mode. It also feels very lighthearted, and Blades leans into this with his scatting around the middle section. This is bright and uplifting, and Blades ups the emotion by about 1000%. Great track, with the drums being my favorite bit. "Pedro Navaja" - We get a murder ballad, complete with street noise and sirens, wrapped up in a bouncy little number that is apparently inspired by "Mack the Knife". Decent stuff, but pales in comparison with the sheer joy and life that saturated the last track. "María Lionza" - This ones starts HARD, with some chanting and discordant piano stings. Then the horns come in all dour and downbeat. Blades does a great job here getting across what must be a sorrowful tale, with momentary bits of lightness that seem to break through occasionally. At some point it turns and seems like there might be some happiness at the end of this one? This is me just going on tone. Loved the piano on this. "Ojos" - Not sure why, but this one seemed much lighter and generic than anything so far. Maybe it was the romantic feel of the vocals and the more upbeat playing, but it felt a bit more schmaltzy and measured, which left me a bit bored about halfway through. This was despite the great playing. Maybe I'm just getting salsa'd out at this point. "Dime" - This was a welcome change of pace. Slow, and funky and a bit sparser of an arrangement to start with. This was super chill throughout and had some great vocal gymnastics on display. Again that piano is where it's at, but everyone was on point for this. "Siembra" - This one starts like the soundtrack to a dramatic crime film, and then the stings come in and, while the cinematic vibes don't go away, it becomes more of an epic. This was fine, but I much preferred the less-sting heavy stuff on this. HIGHLIGHTS - "Buscando Guayaba" - "María Lionza" - "Dime" MIDLIGHTS - "Plástico" - "Pedro Navaja" - "Siembra" LOWLIGHTS - "Ojos" FINAL THOUGHTS A little bit of a mixed bag, but some awesome stops along the way, with some great playing, a very full and lushly produced sound, and a very solid vocal performance from Blades. This was enjoyable while it was on, and I'm glad we got some variety in the list as I always like to see a bit of world music pop up. I certainly would give another album by wither of these guys a listen if it came up, and "Buscando Guayaba" is going right into the 5-star playlist, but I can't see myself actively searching it out. We already had Tito Puente's Dance Mania on here which is full of classics, and which had more shorter songs in it, so gave a bit more variety. Between the 4 I gave that and the respectable 3 this one gets, I could see myself getting more into the genre. Just not anytime soon. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - "Ojos" being lost would not hurt my feelings FURTHER LISTENING - Indestructible by Ray Barretto - Celia & Johnny by Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco - Metiendo Mano! by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Comedia by Héctor Lavoe - Lo Mato! by Willie Colón & Héctor Lavoe - Buscando América by Rubén Blades y Seis del Solar

Pleasant sounds, salsa music is alright in my book. A little gets lost in translation though. My main familiarity with salsa is the nearly two years of ballroom dancing my wife and I took. Like any foreign language I forgotten most of the steps and I wasn't that adapt to begin with. Have I mentioned how little rhythm or musical timing I have? Anyway, the album is fine if that is your thing. It doesn’t do all that much for me. Then a member of our group informs me this was made by a guy, Ruben Blades, I've seen in like a half-dozen movies and TV shows. Mind blown. Does anyone think he and Bruce Willis compared music careers on the set of Color of Night? Anyway, 3/5

I have do Idea what they are saying but , boy does la musica pop!

Enjoyed this, made my Monday morning a bit brighter (3.5)

Not at all a style I would choose to listen to, but extremely listenable and enjoyable for me nonetheless

I loved it at first… and then I found myself wanting to change the station. I guess I like my salsa like I like wasabi… just a touch. 2.7

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I have to say that I don't feel qualified to rate this album as I have had minimal exposure to salsa music even having lived in Miami for several years. It has grown from and is an integral part of a culture that I am not part of. That said it was pleasant and is captivating and engaging in its rhythms and tonality. But I can't say it has moved me to explore more music of the genre.

Reminds me of visiting my grandparents in the city of West New York, NJ in the 80’s. Chances are pretty good that I’ve heard some of this blaring from passing cars or in the communal park at their apartment building where residents would gather to chat or play dominos or chess on the concrete chess boards/tables that were installed in the park. The soundtrack to a hot summer day in the city.

given that I have my Spanish final exam in less than three hours this was very helpful. It was my only studying tactic, so thank you very much Siembra I do like Spanish music. I’ve never have anything against it and I really think it’s a nice thing. However, it’s not my favourite just because I can’t really relate to the actual singing about it because I’m not fluent however, I did enjoy this album.

All the songs sounded the same, not really a lot to say. Quite danceable.

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I speaking “Mexican restaurant” Spanish, which is to say I spent a decent amount of time working at a Mexican restaurant and learned food words and swear words, with a smattering of basic conversation. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this. I recognized Rubén Blades’ name as an actor and had no familiarity with him as a singer or musician. This record is a legitimate butt shaker. It’s infectious, great horns, grooves and melodies. Pleasant surprise.

Great records. Really like all the songs !

Infectious, albums like this make the list worthwhile. RYM: Y (#736) Saved a song: N

Brilliantly produced. Very cool. Infectious energy. Ra-ta-ta-ta doot doot doot. Mi gato es muy bonito la-la-la siempre no estupido do-do-doot-doot es agradable ba-ba cuando es mi cumpleanos... ...I dont know what they're singing, so I improvised. Mucho fun-o! I enjoyed this as something different. ¡Cinco!

GPT's description sound entriguing. "This is salsa dura with street-cinema storytelling. I’d frame it as: Siembra is what happens when a killer salsa band meets a novelist’s eye for city life. Danceable as fuck, but with teeth." lol. Right out the gate this screams 70s porn/disco music, but then it changes into unmistakably salsa vibe. Love it!! Yeah this is definitely hitting my latin roots. Great dance music. I love the lively energy it's almost Caribbean. This album was fantastic for a Monday! 5 stars.

#445/1001. Somehow they managed to add at least one Latin classic on this list. For me the next project most likely is to listen to the 600 greatest Latin albums mentioned in the wiki article. Brilliant Salsa, and nice nuyorican-style grooves. I had a tape back in the day with just the title Latin Jazz Fusion greatest or something like that. Much later I dag out info about it and it turned out to be a Fania (all stars?) collection. So in a way I've fixed this for 30 years, on and off, not really remembering or knowing what it was.

Probably my favourite discovery so far. Sensational.

Manages the neat trick of being on fire at the same time as it's smooth as Velvet. Forget the ecconomy, LET'S DANCE!

I just...I just...I just really love salsa music

This was a great album. I've always enjoyed Rubén Blades.

If you weren't up and dancing while this was playing, you weren't listening. :)

¡Me gusta! Excelente música para un día caluroso de verano.

Bop after bop after bop, and that message of South American unity? Are you kidding me? This one's a winner

Excellent. Absolute funk bomb to start it off which was a present surprise, and then it turns into an absolute masterpiece of a salsa album.

ya know, it's good. i can't really compare it to other salsa because i don't know any other salsa. love the intro.

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good

Makes you wanna dance

I love this era of Samba and Salsa music. It’s very lively and creative. No idea what they sing about, but you don’t even really need to know in order to enjoy this album. Both performers are legends within their scene and rightfully so. I just really like all the little touches throughout, such as the police sirens and references to other classic songs. Good to see Latin music get some proper representation here, even though this is one of the only examples featured.

viva Mexico!

I really enjoyed this, totally outside my normal listening but would absolutely return to this

Rally awesome peak salsa

Salsa with some added 70s disco funk (and sirens!) Fun and energetic, makes you want to dance. Great montuno chord progressions, complex salsa rhythms, and brass counter melodies peppered throughout (plus some silky smooth strings!) The ultimate combo. The talent and musicianship makes me extremely happy. Album itself is well crafted with light and shade. A lot of variety between tracks, especially with the funk fusion, but always stayed true to the salsa. 5/5

perfect for this weekend. heat wave, the 4th, summer chill sweating outside in a lawn chair vibes

This was a really cool album. First time hearing of this artist

Absolutely adored this. Is this samba or salsa? It's all sooooo fun to listen to, his voice is so great, and the album cover is absolutely gorgeous. Buscando guayaba has now been stuck in my head for like 2 days

Why is ts so peak??

top notch love both of them exp Willie when he duets with Celia Cruz big love! gorgeous music & composition Evivva la Salsa aiIIII!

I get pop music. Blues. Some jazz. But this is not in my wheel house. I've hear plenty of salsa and other Latin music but I don't really feel equipped to judge. So it comes down vibes. Do I feel better after listening to this then before I started. And even though I entered this arena feeling good - I am further elevated through the joy of great artists delivering. I get it. This is definitely of a different calibur. And I will return.

Now this is gaming

This is a great record - I especially love when songs have a sound-off of all the countries of the Americas like the first track. I suppose it's smoother than what I usually listen to, but the syncopation and way the vocals and music flow together and in opposition to each other make this incredibly enjoyable, especially when they start improvising at the end of each song. I wish there was more Spanish-language music on this project, since I love so many of those genres. 5 stars

quintessential salsa, super invloedrijk geweest op alles wat hierna kwam. extreem dansbaar en zo muzikaal <3 i love love love

Listened to the algorithm for hours after this album. 🔥

J'ai trop aimé, je crois que vraiment j'aime bien la salsa tout comme j'adore la musique cubaine parce que ça ramène le soleil, et là en l'occurrence j'ai trouvé qu'en plus y'avait parfois des instru un peu variées c'était super

absolutely a joy to listen to! one of those albums where you have to be moving regardless if you’re good at dancing or not!

Yes

Very good

Move over Tokyo Sexwale, we have a new contender for the greatest name in history! Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for señor Willie Colón who, in partnership with the similarly magnificently named Ruben Blades (who really should be wearing a cloak and rescuing senoritas with his rapier), have given us the greatest salsa album of all time. This was recorded in New York in 1978, and opens with a disco riff before launching into a song about life in a plastic city full of plastic people, and how the Puerto Rican diaspora need to work together for a better life. Heady stuff. Other songs talk about the tough life on the streets and gang violence, as well as more traditional love songs and ballads. This easily stands comparison with greats like Tito Puente and Edmondo Ros. Marvellous stuff!

'Recuerda se ven las caras / Y jamás el corazón.' & from the Danish prince: 'Now get you to my lady's chamber, & tell her, let her paint an inch thick, to this favour she must come.' This is to say, I was expecting salsa, however that might manifest, not full-blown leftism, but was happy to find that this is the best feel-good-think-thru-music this side of Sly Stone. 'La vida te da sorpresas / Sorpresas te da la vida.' Sonic-wise, Siembra is unaccountable - it's conventional b/c it's folk-oriented but it's also completely out there, a musical (West Side Story), a social critique, & a p-funk explosion (shoutout to bassist Salvador Cuevas). Like the niños on the cover, the record is out of place in all the best ways: the bizarrest, lightest, gravest dance record.

A perfect album, filled with amazing songs from 2 all time greats! I was walking the dog while listening to this and had to keep myself from dancing along the path. Also I gotta call this out, but I saw a 1 star review and laughed when I saw one of their top ranked artists was Bob Dylan. These dudes be telling on themselves when it comes to taste.

Holy shit not what I was expecting at all so far; very cool intro Holy fuck this is in no skip album territory I forgot how much I like latin music

As someone who can only fluently speak in English, I'm left interpreting albums such as these through rhythm, beat, and vibes. Well, this album is a gateway to Summer in the most fun way possible. At the poolside, grab a bowl of Tortilla chips, and pop open a Corona because it's time to Salsa dance on the deck. There are no weak tracks on this one. I highly recommend listening to this album on a Summer road trip to a beach. Favorite Track: "Siembra".

Loved this album, will certainly get me to listen more Salsa music, amazing. 1. Pedro Navaja 2. Buscando Guayaba 3. Dime

Listen to the first song and you can see such a direct influence on something recent. So direct I had to search it and confirm. But the ending of Bad Bunny”s half time show was directly inspired by plastic. Really great sounding album even if you don’t understand the lyrics and a major milestone in the genre. I wasn’t familiar with it but I can see why.

This is a really fantastic record. As far as I can tell, everything that Colon put out in the 1970's is great, and this is no different. The record opens with thirty seconds of disco, but gracefully shifts to a more familiar salsa sound and really doesn't look back. What follows is a series of really engaging songs that work within those genre conventions. Ruben Blades' vocals are also really good. Although, Colon's work is pretty consistently fantastic, I can see why this is so well regarded. Yes. The album cover does kinda look like a pampers advert.

Holy salsa

Eu não sabia, mas amo salsa.