CRIME PAYS BUNDLE (180G CLEAR SMOKE LP + T-SHIRT)

CRIME PAYS BUNDLE (180G CLEAR SMOKE LP + T-SHIRT)

Bundle includes Crime Pays on 180-gram smoke clear vinyl, limited to 1000 copies and exclusive to the Fania and Craft Recordings stores, and a limited-edition Crime Pays T-Shirt.

Ismael Rivera – Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco Bundle

Ismael Rivera – Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco Bundle

Bundle includes album Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco, on 180-gram Fog Translucent vinyl, limited to 1000 copies and exclusive to the Fania and Craft Recordings stores, and the light gray Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco T-Shirt.

EL JUICIO BUNDLE (180G BROWN LP + EL JUICIO T-SHIRT)

EL JUICIO BUNDLE (180G BROWN LP + EL JUICIO T-SHIRT)

Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram brown vinyl, exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings' webstores.

Fania All Stars – Live at the Cheetah, Vol. 1 Bundle

Fania All Stars – Live at the Cheetah, Vol. 1 Bundle

Bundle includes remastered album Live at the Cheetah, Vol. 1, on 180-gram Yellow Smoke color vinyl, and a limited-edition Live at the Cheetah T-shirt.

LIVE AT THE CHEETAH, VOL. 2 BUNDLE

LIVE AT THE CHEETAH, VOL. 2 BUNDLE

Bundle includes Fania All Stars' album Live At The Cheetah, Vol. 2, on 180-gram Green smoke vinyl, limited to 1000 copies and exclusive to the Fania and Craft Recordings stores, and the cream Our Latin Thing T-Shirt.

Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman Bundle

Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman Bundle

Bundle includes remastered album Gypsy Woman, on 180-gram Canary Yellow color vinyl, and a limited-edition N.Y.C. Latin Soul T-shirt.

WILLIE Colón with Héctor Lavoe – Lo Mato Bundle

WILLIE Colón with Héctor Lavoe – Lo Mato Bundle

Bundle includes remastered album Lo Mato (Si no compra este LP), on 180-gram black vinyl, and a limited-edition T-shirt with the classic album cover art.

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𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞 – Stream Johnny Colon's best selling album, Boogaloo Blues. Link in bio. 🔗

"It was 1968 and New York’s Latin Boogaloo phenomenon was in full launch mode when Boogaloo Blues hit the streets. This writer worked for New York’s Record Shack Distributors when visited by legendary producer George Goldner and his partner Stan Lewis. They had just formed Cotique Records. They handed me a copy of their new release and I placed it on my turntable and listened to “Boogaloo Blues” by Johnny Colon and his Orchestra for the first time. Straight away I realized this recording was special. That it was going to create much excitement in the burgeoning world of Latin Boogaloo and placed a large order for the new album. Goldner and Lewis delivered the albums out of the trunk of Stan’s Mercedes and I was now prepared for the onslaught of large orders which would be coming from Latin and R&B record shops throughout the city. Boogaloo Blues went on to become one of the top selling Latin albums of all time.

Johnny Colon did a superb job of embellishing a pleasant Latin tempo with a bluesy piano riff and created the sound that America swung to for years to come. The success of this album opened doors for a number of young bandleaders who played the music their young Latino counterparts loved to groove to. In short time many established artists recorded various versions of Latin Boogaloo and introduced it to many parts of the world.

But the root of that sound remains in the heart and soul of Johnny Colon, who had the fortitude to believe in the ultimate success of Latin Boogaloo … and “Boogaloo Blues.” –written by Bobby Marin

Hoy honramos la vida del percusionista y director

Hoy honramos la vida del percusionista y director de orquesta cubano, Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría Rodríguez. Con su fallecimiento en el 2003, Santamaría ganó estatus de leyenda para las generaciones venideras.

Mongo Santamaría ha sido reconocido como uno de los verdaderos virtuosos del jazz, estilo musical que cultivó desde sus inicios en su Cuba natal en la década de 1940. Su colaboración con el legendario Conjunto Matamoros le ayudó a alcanzar una enorme fama. Habiéndose hecho un nombre en su país natal, se fue a Nueva York para comenzar una nueva etapa en su carrera. Influido por los maestros Pérez Prado (“El Rey del Mambo”) y Tito Puente, cayó en las tendencias musicales predominantes de la época, pero Santamaría haría importantes aportes al género, cómo combinar ritmos latinos con jazz. En 1962 formó su propia banda, en la que mostró su virtuosismo como percusionista, compositor y productor. Leyenda, su discografía incluye éxitos como “Images”, “Love at Yankee Stadium”, “Mongo at the Village Gate”, “Sofrito” y “Afro Blue”, que fue adoptado en las discografías de consagradas estrellas del jazz como Dizzy Gillespie.

Craft Latino is proud to present an all-analog rei

Craft Latino is proud to present an all-analog reissue of Crime Pays, an anthology of Willie Colón’s most influential songs from his first 4 albums. The ironically titled Crime Pays was a comment on the success of Colón’s carefully cultivated bad guy image that he sustained until the mid-1970s. The album contains nine key cuts from his first four albums. Pre-order at link in bio. 🔗

Out on April 21st, 2023 and available for pre-order today, the new edition of Crime Pays was cut all-analog from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio and pressed on 180-gram audiophile quality black vinyl in a single-pocket gatefold tip-on jacket. A Clear Smoke variant colored disc will be available exclusively on our store. The album will also be released in hi-res digital for the first time, including 192/24 and 96/24 formats.

En un dia como hoy, en el año 1933, nació el sal

En un dia como hoy, en el año 1933, nació el salsero Pedro Juan Rodríguez Ferrer mejor conocido como Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez en Ponce, Puerto Rico. Hoy lo recordamos por el legado que dejó con su música.

Comenta tu canción favorita de El Conde de la Salsa ⤵️

"One of Latin Music’s earliest imprints in the U

"One of Latin Music’s earliest imprints in the US, Tico was an early home to Tito Rodríguez, Tito Puente, Machito, La Lupe, and Celia Cruz." – uDiscover on the historic label Tico Records 🎶

Full article available at link in bio. 🔗

Craft Latino is proud to present an all-analog rei

Craft Latino is proud to present an all-analog reissue of Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco, one of Ismael’s most remarkable albums with he and Los Cachimbos performing at their apex. Accompanying was Cuban pianist, arranger, and composer Javier Vázquez, who had become a regular sideman with Rivera and later musical director of Los Cachimbos. Pre-order your copy now. Link in bio. 🔗

Out on March 3rd and available for pre-order today, the new edition of Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco, was cut all-analog from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio and pressed on 180-gram audiophile quality black vinyl in a single-pocket gatefold tip-on jacket. A Fog Translucent variant colored disc will be available exclusively at Fania.com. The album will also be released in hi-res digital for the first time, including 192/24 and 96/24 formats. Exclusive bundles available now at Fania.com

𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔

𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞 – "The sensation created by Ray Barretto’s ACID recording captivates listener’s attention from the git-go. Stream this album now, link in bio. 🔗

"Bobby Rodriguez’ bass line sets the pace for the introduction of the guiro and claves and subsequently joined by a colorful trumpet line. An awe-inspiring solo by timbalero Orestes Vilato enhances the mood in preparation for an exquisite conga solo performed by leader Ray Barretto. This 1968 Latin Jazz release was Barretto’s first after his classic ‘Hard Hands’ production for Fania during the peak of the Boogaloo era. All in all, this production, which has gained international recognition will remain one of the true Latin Jazz masterpiece for the ages." –written by Bobby Marin

FANIA EPIC TRACK – Five years after the release

FANIA EPIC TRACK – Five years after the release of his first triumphant release , “El Malo” in 1967, Willie Colon and his vocalist Hector Lavoe produced the album “El Juicio.” This album turned out to be one of this combo’s more popular releases. The rapid international appeal of this album is largely due to the song, “Aguanile”, composed by Colon and Lavoe specifically for this album. Link in bio. 🔗

Aguanile has been recognized internationally as one of the most exciting Afro-Puerto Rican productions of that era. The song went on to gain global success, having been featured by Marc Anthony in one of his best selling albums and having been performed by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIV.

The intro of Aguanile required expert recording skills in its intention to create the feel of transporting us directly to an African safari, embellished by the sounds of creatures of the jungle while the natives chant “Yemaya, Yemaya.” Suddenly, the unmistakable voice of Hector Lavoe takes over, backed by Willie’s orchestra featuring hard-hitting performances by percussionists Milton Cardona on conga, Jose Mangual Jr. on bongos and Louie Romero, who takes a tantalizing solo on timbales. Aguanile will go down as one of the most powerful compositions/recordings in Afro-Latin history.

#williecolon #eljuicio #hectorlavoe #aguanile #faniaepictrack

Craft Latino is proud to present an all-analog rei

Craft Latino is proud to present an all-analog reissue of Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco, one of Ismael’s most remarkable albums with he and Los Cachimbos performing at their apex. Accompanying was Cuban pianist, arranger, and composer Javier Vázquez, who had become a regular sideman with Rivera and later musical director of Los Cachimbos. Pre-order your copy now. Link in bio. 🔗

Out on March 3rd and available for pre-order today, the new edition of Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco, was cut all-analog from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio and pressed on 180-gram audiophile quality black vinyl in a single-pocket gatefold tip-on jacket. A Fog Translucent variant colored disc will be available exclusively at Fania.com. The album will also be released in hi-res digital for the first time, including 192/24 and 96/24 formats. Exclusive bundles available now at Fania.com

It’s a Good Good day to listen to some Latin Sou

It’s a Good Good day to listen to some Latin Soul 🎶

This box set compiles 89 singles from best-selling artists Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Bobby Valentin, Ralfi Pagan, and Larry Harlow, plus rarities from 125th Street Candy Store, The Latinaires, The Harvey Averne Band, and Ali Baba, among many others.

Limited quantities of this box set available at Fania.com. Link in bio 🔗

FANIA EPIC TRACK – Five years after the release

FANIA EPIC TRACK – Five years after the release of his first triumphant release , “El Malo” in 1967, Willie Colon and his vocalist Hector Lavoe produced the album “El Juicio.” This album turned out to be one of this combo’s more popular releases. The rapid international appeal of this album is largely due to the song, “Aguanile”, composed by Colon and Lavoe specifically for this album. Link in bio. 🔗

Aguanile has been recognized internationally as one of the most exciting Afro-Puerto Rican productions of that era. The song went on to gain global success, having been featured by Marc Anthony in one of his best selling albums and having been performed by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIV.

The intro of Aguanile required expert recording skills in its intention to create the feel of transporting us directly to an African safari, embellished by the sounds of creatures of the jungle while the natives chant “Yemaya, Yemaya.” Suddenly, the unmistakable voice of Hector Lavoe takes over, backed by Willie’s orchestra featuring hard-hitting performances by percussionists Milton Cardona on conga, Jose Mangual Jr. on bongos and Louie Romero, who takes a tantalizing solo on timbales. Aguanile will go down as one of the most powerful compositions/recordings in Afro-Latin history.

#williecolon #eljuicio #hectorlavoe #aguanile #faniaepictrack

Escucha los grandes éxitos de Celia Cruz y Tito P

Escucha los grandes éxitos de Celia Cruz y Tito Puente en un mismo lugar.

Goza de los dos iconos ahora. Enlace en bio. 🔗

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