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

Preorder due for release 31st January 2025

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