: Unlike the popular "barrio" and dance-heavy tracks of the era, Blades included songs with revolutionary and political themes, such as "Juan González," which dealt with Latin American guerrilla movements.
The album was recorded in 1970 at in New York and Sound Factory in Hollywood. At the time, Blades had traveled to New York temporarily due to political unrest at the University of Panama.
Despite featuring early versions of themes that would define Blades' career, the album was a upon its initial release. Several factors contributed to its poor reception: De PanamГЎ A Nueva York rar
Although it flopped originally, the album laid the groundwork for Blades' future masterpieces like Siembra . It included notable tracks such as "Descarga Caliente" and "El Bravo". The song on this album even served as the inspiration for "El Cazanguero," a track later included in his acclaimed collaboration with Willie Colón, The Good, the Bad, the Ugly (1975). Tracklist
Today, the record is available on digital platforms such as Spotify , Apple Music , and Bandcamp . : Unlike the popular "barrio" and dance-heavy tracks
: Following the album's release and the reopening of his university, Blades returned home to finish his law degree, leaving his music career temporarily on hold. Musical Legacy
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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)