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

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 60^th 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. 

Tracklist

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