Ruben Blades - Maestra Vida: Segunda Parte (Remastered 2025) (2025) [Hi-Res]

"Maestra Vida: Segunda Parte" is the second part of Rubén Blades’ landmark salsa opera, continuing the narrative from "Maestra Vida: Primera Parte." It follows the lives of protagonists Manuela and Carmelo as they reach maturity, exploring their trials, losses, and reflections on life. The album blends intricate orchestration with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, incorporating classical music, bolero, and Latin genres like samba and bossa nova. A collaboration with Willie Colón, it stands as a classic in the salsa genre, reflecting the struggles and hopes of Latin American communities through profound storytelling and musical innovation.



Tracklist:
1-1 Ruben Blades - Epílogo (Remastered 2025) [7:21]
1-2 Ruben Blades - Manuela, Después....(La Doña) (Remastered 2025) [7:13]
1-3 Ruben Blades - Carmelo, Después....(El Viejo DaSilva) (Remastered 2025) [9:28]
1-4 Ruben Blades - El Velorio (Remastered 2025) [5:05]
1-5 Ruben Blades - El Entierro (Remastered 2025) [6:07]
1-6 Ruben Blades - Maestra Vida (Remastered 2025) [7:18]
1-7 Ruben Blades - Hay Que Vivir (Remastered 2025) [1:25]