{"product_id":"metiendo-mano-180g-lp","title":"Willie Colón - Metiendo Mano [2LP]","description":"Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of salsa with Metiendo Mano, the groundbreaking 1977 collaboration between Willie Colón and Rubén Blades. This album not only propelled Blades into the spotlight; he transformed the genre with his socially charged stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the kaleidoscope of the 1970s salsa scene, Metiendo Mano stands out as a pivotal moment. Willie Colón, already an established name, teamed up with the era's rising star, Rubén Blades, weaving powerful urban stories into the fabric of salsa. The album addresses poignant social issues, making it more than just music, but a voice for urban Latinos. Tracks like Tite Curet Alonso’s “Plantación Adentro” and “Pablo Pueblo,” a masterpiece by Blades himself, offer raw and poetic insights into societal struggles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Colón, the album uniquely blends robust horn sections and percussive rhythms, creating the heartbeat of its storytelling. Félix Hernandez’s “Según el Color” speaks to the nuanced experiences of urban life, enhanced by the album’s rich instrumental backdrop. The interplay of these stories and sounds set new standards for the genre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReissued on 180-gram black vinyl, this timeless edition from Craft Recordings preserves the authenticity of its original master tapes with impeccable (AAA) lacquers. For any Fania collector, Metiendo Mano is more than essential; it is a cultural cornerstone – a testament to the evolution of salsa and its enduring legacy.","brand":"Vinylestore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67910325633101,"sku":"888072671935","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/9131\/7325\/files\/CR00886RubenBlades-MetiendoManoPackShot.png?v=1794005662","url":"https:\/\/vinylestore.shop\/products\/metiendo-mano-180g-lp","provider":"Vinylestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}