Héctor Lavoe – La Voz

La Voz is Héctor Lavoe’s landmark 1975 solo debut on Fania Records, produced by Willie Colón. The album captures Lavoe at the beginning of his solo career, combining classic New York salsa with bolero and Afro-Caribbean influences. It features some of his most enduring recordings, including “El Todopoderoso,” “Emborráchame de Amor,” “Paraíso de Dulzura,” “Rompe Saragüey,” and the iconic “Mi Gente.”

The photographed copy is a 1975 Fania Records stereo LP, catalog Fania 461, with arrangements by Willie Colón, José Febles, and Louie Ramírez.

Tracklist

Side A

1. El Todopoderoso – 4:23
2. Emborráchame de Amor – 3:02
3. Paraíso de Dulzura – 4:37
4. Un Amor de la Calle – 3:26

Side B

1. Rompe Saragüey – 6:32
2. Mucho Amor – 2:11
3. Tus Ojos – 3:36
4. Mi Gente – 5:29

Details

• Artist: Héctor Lavoe
• Album: La Voz
• Year: 1975
• Label: Fania Records
• Catalog: Fania 461 / XSLP 00461
• Format: 12" Stereo Vinyl LP
• Genre: Salsa / Latin / Afro-Caribbean
• Language: Spanish
• Country: United States
• Tracks: 8
• Producer: Willie Colón
• Arrangements: Willie Colón, José Febles, Louie Ramírez
• Engineer: Jon Fausty
• Notable Tracks: “Mi Gente,” “El Todopoderoso,” “Rompe Saragüey,” “Paraíso de Dulzura”
• Featured Musicians: Willie Colón, Tom Malone, José Rodríguez, Ray Maldonado, Héctor Zarzuela, Milton Cardona, José Mangual Jr., Eddie “Gua-Gua” Rivera, Nicky Marrero, and Mark Dimond
• Backing Vocals: Rubén Blades, Willie Colón, Willie García, Héctor Lavoe