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In 1967, Alegre Records released an album that pro

In 1967, Alegre Records released an album that produced one of the greatest success stories to ever come out of the Latin Music genre. “I Like It Like That” can still be heard in TV ads and as a musical part of several movies. The song, co-written by Pete, his brother Manny and Tony Pabon, has been covered many times; including Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J. Balvin. The meeting of the minds of two men (Pete and Tony) are responsible for this success. The vocals by Tony Pabon are exciting and joyous. Latin Boogaloo truly arrived when this album was released. The rest of the album brings an array of rhythms including a descarga where the band takes solos. The rest is upbeat salsa with plenty of hand clapping and much fun to listen and dance too. #60sfaniaalbum #peterodriguez #ilikeitlikethat

Listen to the full album here: https://found.ee/ILIKEITLIKETHAT-ALBUM

Legends only. Celia Cruz and Tito Puente in NYC.

Legends only.

Celia Cruz and Tito Puente in NYC. 1998.

📸: @titopuentejr

Arguably, this album kick-started the success that

Arguably, this album kick-started the success that Willie Colón and vocalist Hector Lavoe achieved throughout Latin America. A key to this is the song “Che Che Colé.” The novelty of the arrangement and performances by Willie’s band captured the hearts of music lovers internationally. The blending of African and Puerto Rican rhythms, as well as the innovation and drive that “Che Che Colé” offers, is the result of Willie revamping his style and sound for this album. Cosa Nuestra was unparalleled at the time of its release and rarely duplicated over the following 50 years. The combination of Willie and Hector and the joy they bring to Latin music connoisseurs everywhere is captured in this album for all to enjoy.

Listen to the album here: https://found.ee/cosanuestra-digital-lat

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We’re celebrating Ray Barretto’s birthday with

We’re celebrating Ray Barretto’s birthday with a deep dive into his classic proto-salsa record, Acid. By 1968, Ray Barretto had already recorded jazz sessions with Herbie Mann and Tito Puente, his own charanga albums and a funky LP of 007 movie themes, but his @FaniaRecords debut was something bold and new. Acid struck an inspired balance between tradition and futurism, blending salsa with boogaloo, Latin jazz and a dash of psychedeliaThroughout the ‘70s, Barretto solidified his standing in the legendary Fania All Stars and would also release one masterpiece after another on his own, forever shaping the sound of Latin salsa and soul in the process. This is where it all started. Read Permanent Record to learn more and listen: https://found.ee/permanentrecord-barretto-acid

If you love Latin soul and salsa and you're a vinyl collector, make sure to follow our sister label, @CraftRecordings! They've got exciting news coming soon that you won't want to miss.

On this day in 1951, Willie Colón was born and ra

On this day in 1951, Willie Colón was born and raised in the heart of the Latin neighborhood of the Bronx. It was this very neighborhood where he drank from the fountain of teen angst, sharing with his compatriots his sorrows and aspirations. This inspired in him a profound devotion to his cultural roots.

Musician, composer, arranger, singer, producer, director, and community leader: Colón wore all of these hats, gaining recognition as both an artist and a human being.

🎶: https://found.ee/salsa-williecolon

It was 1966 when Joe Bataan headlined the show at

It was 1966 when Joe Bataan headlined the show at the Bronx’s Colgate Gardens. He was known locally to his Bronx fanbase. He had yet to record his first album and generally unknown. In fact, the MC mistakenly introduced him as Joe Batman. But I knew he was something special when he opened the set with his original composition of Gypsy Woman. It was different, yet refreshing, this new sound. The crowd of youngsters gathered around the stage to watch this teenage performer and his band of young musicians perform. The rest of the crowd danced. And I saw by the reactions that this would be big. I wanted to sign him up and produce his first album but he belonged to Al Santiago’s new label, Futura Records. I got to attend Joe’s first recording and knew it would be a killer album. But along came Johnny Pacheco who wanted Bataan for his new label, Fania, and worked out a deal to obtain the rights to this album… and the rest is history. That was 55 years ago and Bataan is still dazzling crowds around the world! #60sfaniaalbum

Listen to Gyspy Woman in its entirety here: https://found.ee/GYPSYWOMAN-ALBUM

Recordando a los grandes Ismael Rivera “Maelo”

Recordando a los grandes Ismael Rivera “Maelo” y Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez 🎙

Escucha la playlist “Salsa Classics” en Spotify ahora: https://found.ee/salsaclassics-spotify-lat

Gilberto Calderón – known in the music world as

Gilberto Calderón – known in the music world as Joe Cuba was born in East Harlem, New York on this day in 1931. He was later nicknamed “El Alma del Barrio,” the title of one of his most successful albums. He began his career in the 1950s, but didn’t achieve fame, fortune, or success until a decade later.

Although he can’t be considered the creator of a sextet as a musical group, he was the man behind the transitional period of the great orchestra; he also put into practice an innovative and simple formula based on a rhythmic sound in which he shone as composer and director. Read more at https://fania.com/artist/joe-cuba/

Listen to our Joe Cuba essentials here: https://found.ee/fania-joecuba-playlist-lat

Before the day ends, we’d like to wish Johnny Co

Before the day ends, we’d like to wish Johnny Colón a very happy birthday!

The fusion of Cuban son with pop, Soul, Rhythm & Blues and other African-American formats resulted in the quintessential New York genre known as boogaloo. It was the first original offering created by the musicians from the Latin barrio, most of them of Puerto Rican origin. One of them was pianist, trombonist, singer and composer Johnny Colón.

Johnny ventured into the record business with Boogaloo Blues, an LP produced by George Goldner in 1966. Distributed by Cotique Records, the album sold about three million units worldwide. Read more at https://fania.com/artist/johnny-colon/

Today we honor and celebrate Tito Puente's birthda

Today we honor and celebrate Tito Puente's birthday. The excellence embodied by this unparalleled artist whose talents ran the gamut from musician, composer, director and arranger paints a perfect picture of the dimension and magnitude of his talent.

Tito Puente was known around the world as “The Timbal King,” but he was also skilled at the bateria, congas, claves, piano, saxophone, and clarinet, which allowed him to create a school for every musical genre he entered.

Attempting to tell his story requires going back to the very beginning of every musical movement he participated in over the course of his long and successful career. He was a great among greats. He gained his experience among the consecrated artists who would write the history of contemporary music. Read more at https://fania.com/artist/tito-puente/

Listen to our Timbal King essentials here: https://found.ee/latinjazz-titopuente

It all started out with a bluesy piano riff, perf

It all started out with a bluesy piano riff, performed and created by bandleader Johnny Colon. Then the band joined in followed by the husky, funky vocals of Tito Ramos. Altogether, a sound was created that swept New York, swept Latin America and swept through the Latin communities across the nation. Johnny Colon changed the way Latin music was expected to sound like to the Latinx youth, while demonstrating the artistry to cross-over into the pop market as well.

Johnny, who was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, burst into the world of entertainment with his Boogaloo sound and danceable rhythm section in 1967. A year later, he founded the East Harlem Music School, the first and only music school totally devoted to the teaching of Salsa music. Johnny Colon is a multi-talented musician who excels in piano and trombone and is a living legend. #60sfaniaalbum #johnnycolon

Stream Boogaloo Blues here: https://found.ee/BOOGALOOBLUES-ALBUM

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