Various Artists - Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964 - 1978) [2LP]

Concord

£36.63

Format: 2LP
Catalogue No.: 7264062
Barcode: 0888072640627
Release Date: 24 Jan 2025
Genre: World Music

This collection features sixteen of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul singles released on Fania Records, and its subsidiaries, between 1964-1978, making it the perfect introduction to the legendary catalog. It celebrates the trailblazing label’s 60th anniversary, and iconic artists Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz and more. Archival images and new liner notes, in English and Spanish, by New York-based music historian Aurora Flores are also included.

Tracklisting:

LP1 - Side A
Pete Rodriguez – I like It (I Like It Like That)
Eddie Palmieri – Café
Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman
Ray Barretto – Acid

LP1 - Side B
Héctor Lavoe – Mi Gente
Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz – Aguzate
Cheo Feliciano – Anacaona
Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco - Quimbara

LP2 - Side C
Ismael Rivera – Las Caras Lindas
Willie Colon/Héctor Lavoe – Che Che Colé
Héctor Lavoe – El Cantante
Ray Barretto – Indestructible
Joe Cuba Sextet – El Ratón

LP2 - Side D
Fania All Stars – Estrellas de Fania
Willie Colón – La Murga
Willie Colón/Rubén Blades – Pedro Navaja