: Many radio stations at the time deemed the album "political, subversive, and dangerous," leading them to avoid playing it.
(alternatively known as From Panama to New York ) is the debut studio album by Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades , recorded with Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra . Released in 1970 under the Alegre Records label, it represents the first major U.S. recording for a then-teenage Blades, who would later become one of salsa's most iconic figures. Historical Significance and Production De PanamГЎ A Nueva York rar
While the production was led by and producer Pancho Cristal , Blades served primarily as a featured vocalist for Pete "Boogaloo" Rodríguez's band. Because he was a novice, Blades had little creative control over the final product, yet the album is now viewed by musicologists as a critical document of his early development. Critical and Commercial Reception : Many radio stations at the time deemed
The album consists of 10 tracks with a total duration of approximately 37 minutes: (3:59) Solo (2:43) Hey Man (3:42) When (2:38) Descarga Caliente (5:23) El Bravo (3:37) Donde (2:24) El Pescador (5:52) Amanecer (2:52) De Panama A Nueva York (4:21) recording for a then-teenage Blades, who would later