Fania Records: The Latin Sound Of New York (1964-1978) 2LP

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Release Date: January 24, 2025

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This collection features sixteen of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul songs 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.

Side A
1. Pete Rodriguez – I like It (I Like It Like That)
2. Eddie Palmieri – Café
3. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman
4. Ray Barretto – Acid

Side B
5. Héctor Lavoe – Mi Gente
6. Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz – Aguzate
7. Cheo Feliciano – Anacaona
8. Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco - Quimbara

Side C
9. Ismael Rivera – Las Caras Lindas
10. Willie Colon/Héctor Lavoe – Che Che Colé
11. Héctor Lavoe – El Cantante
12. Ray Barretto – Indestructible
13. Joe Cuba Sextet – El Ratón

Side D
14. Fania All Stars – Estrellas de Fania
15. Willie Colón – La Murga
16. Willie Colón/Rubén Blades – Pedro Navaja

• 2-LP set features the greatest Fania songs all in one rare compilation, and it honors the 60th anniversary of Fania Records – year-long celebration includes over a dozen Fania classic vinyl remastered reissues as well as over thirty remastered digital albums throughout the year and more.
• Features legendary Fania artists Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Fania All Stars, Joe Bataan, Eddie Palmieri, Pete Rodriguez, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, Richie Ray, Bobby Cruz and Joe Cuba.
• New liner notes by award-winning author, artist and activist Aurora Flores and archival images included in the package.