music
May 5, 2026
Carlos Vives presents “El último disco Vol. 1”: a return to the essence of music
The singer from Santa Marta, Carlos Vives, returns to the music scene with a proposal that looks to the past to redefine the present. His new work, El último disco Vol. 1, is not a farewell, but an artistic statement.
TL;DR
- Carlos Vives released "El último disco Vol. 1," a live album recorded with his full band.
- The album is inspired by the tradition of vinyl records and aims for an organic recording process.
- It features ten songs that blend vallenato, pop, and Caribbean sounds with a contemporary vision.
- Notable collaborations include Juan Luis Guerra on "Buscando el mar" and Niña Pastori on "Sombra perdida."
- The album also includes a tribute to salsa produced by Sergio George and a return to classic vallenato.
- This project emphasizes the preservation of traditional music and cultural identity, supported by UNESCO and the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.
- Vives' upcoming "Tour al sol" will bring this concept to live stages.