Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Siembra

Name: Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Siembra
Brand: El Cuartito Records
Price: 42.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$42.00

Siembra (1978) by Willie Colón and Rubén Blades is widely regarded as the best-selling salsa album of all time and a landmark in Latin music. The record redefined the genre by fusing Colón’s innovative, layered arrangements with Blades’ poetic, socially conscious storytelling. Its songs move beyond traditional romance themes to address urban struggles, social justice, and Latin American identity. The iconic opener Plástico critiques materialism and cultural imitation before transforming into a call for Latin unity, while Pedro Navaja tells a gritty, cinematic story of crime and fate that became salsa’s most famous narrative song. Tracks like Buscando Guayaba and Siembra highlight Blades’ lyrical wit and optimism, balanced by Colón’s sophisticated trombone-driven sound. Both a commercial blockbuster and an artistic statement, Siembra cemented salsa as not just dance music, but a vehicle for cultural and political expression.

Always handle your vinyl by its edges and label, avoiding fingerprints on the grooves. Before and after each play, gently clean the surface with a carbon-fiber anti-static brush or a dedicated record-cleaning solution to remove dust and debris. Store records upright in their sleeves, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight to preserve sound quality and prevent warping..

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