Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Rubén Blades had little fame or name recognition when he first arrived in New York in the late '60s, but by 1970 he had gained a release under his own name on the highly respected Alegre label. The reasons for the confidence placed in him are evident from that LP, De Panama a New York, recorded with the orchestra of Pete "Boogaloo" Rodriguez. Although it would be four years before Blades earned another one, he made this one count, writing all but one of the songs and proving that he had the musical and vocal chops to become a star (if not in 1970, then later). At least two of the Rubén Blades skills later to become hallmarks in the salsa repertoire are here: the strong vocals that reach (and sustain) soaring heights, plus the compelling songwriting, with folk tales turned into bewitching story songs. Rodriguez's orchestra is a great complement to Blades' singing, providing not only instrumental power where needed but also subtlety on the openers to Blades' folk tales. After De Panama a New York fizzled as a commercial entity, Blades left New York for several years, but Latin fans who recognized quality marked him as someone to watch.
© John Bush /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $10.83/month
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Pete Rodriguez, MainArtist - Fred Weinberg, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jerry Masucci, Producer, Executive Producer - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer
℗ 2008 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Ruben Blades, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Roberto Cedeño, ComposerLyricist - Ruben Blades, MainArtist - Lino Frias, Arranger, Work Arranger - Fred Weinberg, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra, MainArtist - Miguel Estivill, Producer, Recording Producer - Frank J. Rosa, Arranger, Work Arranger - Ramon Aracena, Arranger, Work Arranger
℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Album review
Rubén Blades had little fame or name recognition when he first arrived in New York in the late '60s, but by 1970 he had gained a release under his own name on the highly respected Alegre label. The reasons for the confidence placed in him are evident from that LP, De Panama a New York, recorded with the orchestra of Pete "Boogaloo" Rodriguez. Although it would be four years before Blades earned another one, he made this one count, writing all but one of the songs and proving that he had the musical and vocal chops to become a star (if not in 1970, then later). At least two of the Rubén Blades skills later to become hallmarks in the salsa repertoire are here: the strong vocals that reach (and sustain) soaring heights, plus the compelling songwriting, with folk tales turned into bewitching story songs. Rodriguez's orchestra is a great complement to Blades' singing, providing not only instrumental power where needed but also subtlety on the openers to Blades' folk tales. After De Panama a New York fizzled as a commercial entity, Blades left New York for several years, but Latin fans who recognized quality marked him as someone to watch.
© John Bush /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:27
- Main artists: Ruben Blades Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Fania
- Genre: World
© 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc. ℗ 1970 Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz?
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalog with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.