FANIA RECORDS: THE LATIN SOUND OF NEW YORK (1964-1978) BUNDLE

FANIA RECORDS: THE LATIN SOUND OF NEW YORK (1964-1978) BUNDLE

A new collection featuring 16 of the greatest salsa & Latin soul songs from the iconic catalog.

RALFI PAGÁN BUNDLE

RALFI PAGÁN BUNDLE

The Latin soul legend’s self-titled debut, newly remastered and pressed on 180-gm “Red Velvet” vinyl, bundled with a collectible T-shirt & Fania slipmat!

SONORA PONCEÑA – SABOR SUREÑO REISSUE

SONORA PONCEÑA – SABOR SUREÑO REISSUE

The 50th anniversary edition, newly remastered and pressed on 180-gm “Morado Oscuro” vinyl!

ISMAEL RIVERA Y SUS CACHIMBOS – TRAIGO DE TODO BUNDLE

ISMAEL RIVERA Y SUS CACHIMBOS – TRAIGO DE TODO BUNDLE

The 50th anniversary edition of El Sonero Mayor’s Tico Records album, remastered and pressed on 180-gm “Radiant Yellow” vinyl, bundled with a Tico Records T-shirt!

CELIA CRUZ AND JOHNNY PACHECO – CELIA & JOHNNY BUNDLE

CELIA CRUZ AND JOHNNY PACHECO – CELIA & JOHNNY BUNDLE

The 50th anniversary edition of the iconic album, remastered and pressed on 180-gm “Azul Real” vinyl, bundled with a Vaya Records T-shirt!

JOHNNY PACHECO – CAÑONAZO BUNDLE

JOHNNY PACHECO – CAÑONAZO BUNDLE

The 60th anniversary edition of the first album released on Fania, remastered and pressed on 180-gm Red Smoke vinyl!

TOMMY OLIVENCIA Y SU ORQUESTA – PLANTÉ BANDERA T-SHIRT

TOMMY OLIVENCIA Y SU ORQUESTA – PLANTÉ BANDERA T-SHIRT

The 1975 masterpiece salsa album cover featured on a limited-edition T-shirt.

CAFÉ

The 1974 self-titled album, produced by Ray Barretto featuring Latin rock, funk and soul! Pressed on 180-gram Dynamite Red color vinyl bundled with a collectible Vaya Records T-shirt.

ROBERTO ROENA Y SU APOLLO SOUND T-SHIRT

ROBERTO ROENA Y SU APOLLO SOUND T-SHIRT

FANIA 60TH ANNIVERSARY

FANIA 60TH ANNIVERSARY

A year-long celebration honoring Fania’s enduring legacy and the birth of salsa music!

VAGABUNDEANDO! BUNDLE

VAGABUNDEANDO! BUNDLE

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Joe Cuba Sextet’s debut album on Tico Records, newly pressed on 180-gram Opaque Lemon Yellow vinyl bundled with a limited-edition T-shirt featuring the classic Tico logo.

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Thank you to @djtonytouch for sharing his favorite

Thank you to @djtonytouch for sharing his favorite Fania tracks with us! 🌟

“Fania Records to me represents everything about my roots and culture. I grew up listening to this music in my household and it holds a very special place in my heart. It moves my body, soul, and spirit. This is my therapy. My top 10 barely scrapes the surface on how much I love this catalog.” - Tony Touch

Listen to Tony Touch’s Fania 60th anniversary playlist through the link in bio 🔗

Vámonos Pa’l Monte was released in 1971 on Tico

Vámonos Pa’l Monte was released in 1971 on Tico Records, by acclaimed pianist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader Eddie Palmieri. He is considered one of the most important Latin pianists in music history, and the architect of progressive salsa music.

Palmieri is known for stretching boundaries and combining various musical styles and instrumentation on his recordings and Vámonos Pa’l Monte is no exception. His addition of baritone sax, organ, trap drums and electric piano gave this recording a striking sound. The title track, translates to Let’s go to the mountains, is an all-time Latin classic about getting away from the injustices of the world and negativity, and enjoying spending time and partying there.

Eddie’s older brother Charlie plays organ on this track, bringing them together, piano and organ in an electric musical conversation between the two. The opening track “Revolt/La Libertad Lógico” is another outstanding track which proclaims that freedom/liberty is the logical answer and dares anyone to take it away. It’s a fast and powerful song with an aggressive percussive force. “Comparsa De Los Locos” you’re taken to a more Afro-Cuban sound, with a fast syncopated cowbell beat that rides through the song, in the fast-moving carnaval style.

This album’s six tracks cover a range of styles from Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, salsa, descarga, boogaloo, charanga and guaguancó. It’s quite a ride worth taking. We are proud to reissue this album in digital format, remastered, and now available in HD audio for the first time (192/24).

Look for the remastered album today through the link in bio!

#eddiepalmieri #fania #faniarecords

Happy Birthday to the King of Latin Soul, Joe Bata

Happy Birthday to the King of Latin Soul, Joe Bataan! A true pioneer of Latin soul, @therealjoebataan blended his Filipino African-American roots and New York City upbringing to create a genre-defying sound that resonates to this day. Born and raised in Spanish Harlem, Joe became one of the leading voices in the fusion of Latin rhythms and soul.

At Fania, he played a pivotal role in shaping the boogaloo and Latin soul movement, bridging cultures, and breaking musical boundaries.

Today, we celebrate not just his birthday but also his profound impact on music.

Listen to Joe Bataan’s Essentials Playlist through the 🔗 in bio! 💃

What’s your favortie Joe Bataan track?

#faniarecords #joebataan #fania #latinsoul

Limited edition WACKO MARIA is still available on

Honoring Eddie Benitez, a force in the world of La

Honoring Eddie Benitez, a force in the world of Latin jazz. 🎸 Eddie’s debut Night Life with his band Nebula quickly earned him recognition, and his follow-up, Essence of Life, broadened his musical expression into smooth jazz and world music.

Known for groundbreaking performances, he played with Fania legends and became the first Latin artist to grace the stage at NYCs iconic CBGB.

Rediscover NIGHT LIFE through the link in bio 🔗

#eddiebenitez #Fania #faniarecords #Spotify

STRIKES BACK was released in 1987 on Fania Records

STRIKES BACK was released in 1987 on Fania Records and the album was so well received that it earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Tropical Latin Performance.

This album is considered one of Héctor’s most honest and poignant since El Cantante, with songs like the biographic song written by Tommy Sánchez titled “Loco” and “Ponce” dedicated to his native city in Puerto Rico. While at the time, romantic salsa by artists like Eddie Santiago were all the rage, Héctor remained true to the rhythmic and narrative styles of earlier salsa. There is a sadness and melancholy on this album, as Héctor had been through much tragedy in life and it was reflected in the recording and in songs like the Amanda Miguel cover “Ella Mintio”, “Escarcha” and the Tite Curet Alonso composition “Plato de segunda mesa”.

Lavoe surrendered his soul on this recording. Craft Latino is releasing a digital remaster and is making it available in HD audio for the first time (format: 192/24).

Stream STRIKES BACK through the link in bio!

#hectorlavoe #elcantante #fania #faniarecords

Celebrating Fania’s 60th at the @somos_inc confe

Celebrating Fania’s 60th at the @somos_inc conference tonight with legends @adalbertosantiagooficial & #LuigiTexidor and DJ @jansyism at @distritotmobile w/ #brooklyndaericgonzalez #nystatepuertoricanhispanictaskforce #fania60 #fania60thanniversary

Because it isn’t just music, it’s a cultural r

Because it isn’t just music, it’s a cultural revolution. From El Barrio to the world! 🌎

Thank you @rollingstone @cbsnews @recordingacademy

#grammys #fania #cbs #rollingstone #faniarecords

🎶 ¡El visualizador del álbum Reventó de Héc

🎶 ¡El visualizador del álbum Reventó de Héctor Lavoe ya está disponible en YouTube! Dale play y disfruta cada tema.

🔗 en la bio!

#hectorlavoe #revento #faniarecords #fania

Translating to “burst,” Héctor Lavoe’s1985

Translating to “burst,” Héctor Lavoe’s1985 album REVENTÓ found him seeking to re-energize the declining salsa scene by bringing together the sounds and players from the genre’s heyday. He recruited Leopoldo Pineda and Lewis Khan to recreate Willie Colón’s signature trombone stylings and reunited with percussionist/vocalists Milton Cardona and José Mangual—both friends from his early days at Fania. The result was one of the most exciting and rhythmically diverse albums of Lavoe’s career.

El Cantante’s versatility is showcased through a wide range of styles, including the romantic opener, “De qué tamaño es tu amor,” which combines son and Puerto Rican bomba. Fan favorite “Déjala que siga,” meanwhile, is a pachanga number, featuring a flute solo by the great Johnny Pacheco. Lavoe’s humorous side is also on display through a Spanish-language cover of Joe Jackson’s neurotic “Cancer,” which originally appeared on the British singer-songwriter’s hit 1982 LP, Night and Day. Another pop cover is “Porqué no puedo ser felíz,” from the Argentine duo Pimpinela. With the help of celebrated percussionist, musical director and arranger José Madera, Lavoe and his band transform the song into a merengue. There is so much to enjoy on REVENTÓ! It was such a success when it released, that it remained at No. 12 of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart for five months!

Listen to REVENTÓ today!

#faniarecords #fania #hectorlavoe

Recordando a Santos Colón en su cumpleaños, hoy

Recordando a Santos Colón en su cumpleaños, hoy celebramos su vida y legado 🕊️

#santoscolon #faniarecords #fania

The @rollingstone article “The 50 Greatest Salsa

The @rollingstone article “The 50 Greatest Salsa Albums of All Time” by journalist @ernestolechner heavily featured Fania Records with 33 of the 50 albums selected belonging to Fania’s catalog. No. 1 on the list is none other than Willie Colón & Rubén Blades’ SIEMBRA album, describing it as “…the genre’s manifesto.”

What’s your number one salsa album?

Read the full article on through the link in bio!

#faniarecords #fania #fania60th #salsa #rollingstone #rollingstonemagazine

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