La voz

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

La voz · La Voz was the first solo album by the singer Héctor Lavoe, released in 1975 on Fania Records. He had previously worked with Willie Colón, and Colón now produced and arranged this record as well. Rubén Blades sang in the backing chorus.

The album revolves around Lavoe's voice. Colón left out long percussion or instrumental solos so that the singing had all the room it needed. The opener El Todopoderoso and Mi Gente were the two big hits in Latin America and the United States. In Mi Gente, Ray Maldonado plays a trumpet solo. According to Allmusic, Lavoe stood out for his heavenly sound, and the record sounds warm and refined. Later critics regard the album as a high point of 1970s salsa and admire Lavoe's improvisations and expressive voice.

Listening

Track list

1. 1El Todopoderoso (Remastered 2023)4:23Apple Music ↗
2. 2Emborráchame de Amor (Remastered 2023)3:00Apple Music ↗
3. 3Paraíso de Dulzura (Remastered 2023)4:36Apple Music ↗
4. 4Un Amor de la Calle (Remastered 2023)3:25Apple Music ↗
5. 5Rompe Saragüey (Remastered 2023)6:32Apple Music ↗
6. 6Mucho Amor (Remastered 2023)2:11Apple Music ↗
7. 7Tus Ojos (Remastered 2023)3:36Apple Music ↗
8. 8Mi Gente (Remastered 2023)5:26Apple Music ↗

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