Colombian icon Carlos Vives has enjoyed a career that would be the envy of any artist, spanning some four decades and inclusive of critical acclaim and awards glory. While the title of his album El Último Disco Vol. 1 suggests an impending finality, nothing about its 10 songs indicates even the slightest diminishing of his powers as a singer or songwriter. Once again, his long-standing affinity for homegrown sounds like cumbia and vallenato blends with his broader pop and rock sensibilities, resulting in energetic and emotional performances throughout. Beginning with the intimate and profoundly romantic “Te Dedico,” he expresses himself with a veteran’s grace, moving with ease through genre turns on memorable tracks like “Duele El Corazón” and “Perdón.” He teams up with Dominican legends Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 for the rousing “Buscando el Mar” and with celebrated pianist Sergio George for the salsa-infused “Si Yo Volviera A Nacer.”