Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos - Reissue (Official Trailer)

Shop for the Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos vinyl + T-shirt bundle: https://ffm.link/willie-ruben-canciones-del-solar-fania-store Subscribe to the Fania Newsletter for updates: https://ffm.link/fania-newsletter-subscribe This is a new 180-gram vinyl reissue of 1981’s Canciónes del Solar de Los Aburridos, the GRAMMY®-nominated album from bandleader, producer and trombone player Willie Colón and singer-songwriter Rubén Blades. Marking the legendary duo’s third collaborative album, Canciónes del Solar de Los Aburridos carried on Blades’ pioneering tradition of “conscious salsa” through politically charged songs like “Tiburón,” plus such fan favorites as “Te están buscando” and “Ligia Elena.” Now freshly mastered with (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes, the long-out-of-print title returns to its original format on September 19, 2025, while fans can also stream the album in high-resolution audio—available now on select platforms. In addition, a limited-edition (only 300) “Azul Ahumado” (Blue Smoke) color vinyl variant is available exclusively at Fania’s online store, bundled with a collectible T-shirt. *** Translating to Songs From the Tenements of the Bored, the album was primarily composed by Blades and offered a return to the classic “hard salsa” sound. It was also the duo’s most controversial release, thanks to politically charged songs like “Tiburón.” Translating to “Shark,” the opening track served as a metaphor for imperialism and delivered a blistering commentary on US/Latin American policy—leading some fans in the Cuban community to accuse Blades of being a communist sympathizer. The album also addressed such topics as racism (“Ligia Elena”—about a white debutante who elopes with a Black musician) and materialism (“¿De qué?,” featuring a Venezuelan joropo rhythm—a nod to the duo’s fervent fanbase in the country). But Canciónes del Solar de los Aburridos also focuses on lighter topics, including matters of the heart. “El telefonito,” for example, finds the track’s subject calling a former lover in vain, while the samba-inspired “Y deja” is a sweet love song penned by Gerardo Piloto and Alberto Vera, featuring a joyful violin solo by Lewis Kahn (known best for his work with the Larry Harlow Orchestra). There are also several witty moments, including “Madam Kalalú”—about a fraudulent psychic who scams her customers—as well as the popular “Te están buscando,” in which Blades tells the tale of a gambler dodging loan sharks. The latter song features standout solos by Kahn and longtime Colón conguero Milton Cardona. #WillieColon #RubenBlades #CancionesdelSolardelosAburridos #Fania #FaniaRecords #ClassicSalsa *Sígue/Follow Fania Records* Facebook: https://ffm.link/faniarecordsfb Instagram: https://ffm.link/faniarecordsig YouTube: https://ffm.link/faniarecordsyt TikTok: https://ffm.link/faniarecordstiktok Twitter: https://found.ee/faniarecordsTwitter Newsletter: https://ffm.link/fania-newsletter-subscribe