RAY BARRETTO - INDESTRUCTIBLE (180G BABY BLUE LP + T-SHIRT)

RAY BARRETTO - INDESTRUCTIBLE (180G BABY BLUE LP + T-SHIRT)

Bundle includes album, on 180-gram Baby Blue vinyl, limited to 500 copies and exclusive to the Fania and Craft Recordings stores, and the black T-Shirt.

EL REY BRAVO (180G CANARY YELLOW LP + TITO PUENTE CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT)

EL REY BRAVO (180G CANARY YELLOW LP + TITO PUENTE CENTENNIAL T-SHIRT)

Bundle includes Tito Puente’s album El Rey Bravo on 180-gram Canary Yellow vinyl, and a limited edition, Tito Puente Centennial gold color T-Shirt.

VIGILANTE BUNDLE

VIGILANTE BUNDLE

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of one of Fania’s best-selling soundtrack albums, newly pressed on 180-gram Clear Smoke vinyl bundled with a limited-edition T-shirt featuring iconic album cover art.

HIT THE BONGO! THE LATIN SOUL OF TICO RECORDS

HIT THE BONGO! THE LATIN SOUL OF TICO RECORDS

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Tico Records and the rise of Latin soul through 26 rarities and classics by Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba and more, on 2-LP with bundle option including a limited-edition T-shirt featuring the classic Tico Records logo.

ASALTO NAVIDEÑO VOL. II COLLECTION

ASALTO NAVIDEÑO VOL. II COLLECTION

The party goes on! Here, in the second part of the historic Christmas salsa album Asalto Navideño, Willie Colón and vocalist Héctor Lavoe & Yomo Toro treat us to more of the special sounds that made Volume 1 of the collection one of the most popular Latin music albums of all time.

Héctor Lavoe – La Voz Bundle

Héctor Lavoe – La Voz Bundle

Bundle includes remastered album La Voz, on 180-gram Apple Red color vinyl, limited to 500 copies, and a limited-edition T-shirt.

Tito Puente – MAMBO DIABLO Bundle

Tito Puente – MAMBO DIABLO Bundle

Bundle includes album Mambo Diablo, on 180-gram black vinyl, limited to 300 copies and the Tito Puente Centennial black color T-Shirt.

QUE VIVA LA MÚSICA Bundle

QUE VIVA LA MÚSICA Bundle

Bundle includes Ray Barretto’s album Que Viva La Música, on 180-gram Red vinyl, limited to 1,000 copies and exclusive to the Fania and Craft Recordings stores, plus a Que Viva La Música T-Shirt.

Tito Puente – PARA LOS RUMBEROS Bundle

Tito Puente – PARA LOS RUMBEROS Bundle

Bundle includes Tito Puente album Para los Rumberos, on 180-gram Green Guava vinyl and the black Tito Puente Centennial T-Shirt.

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.

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The holidays are among us! 🎅❄️🎄 Cuént

The holidays are among us! 🎅❄️🎄

Cuéntanos cuál es tu álbum navideño favorito de Fania ⤵️

¡Se aproxima la Navidad!🎄 Que comienze la fi

¡Se aproxima la Navidad!🎄

Que comienze la fiesta con Sonora Ponceña y su album Navidad Criolla. Escucha ahora en el enlace en bio. 🔗

We congratulate Eddie Palmieri on his birthday! On

We congratulate Eddie Palmieri on his birthday! One of the most innovative artists in Latin music who has stood out as a Grammy Award-winning pianist, bandleader, musician, and composer. His unique musical legacy continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Stream his legendary catalogue here: https://found.ee/eddiepalmieri-spotify-lat

"La Banda" is a joyful Navideño recording by Will

"La Banda" is a joyful Navideño recording by Willie Colón that features the voice of Héctor Lavoe from the album Asalto Navideño, Vol. II. It was released in 1973, a year after "Asalto Navideño, Vol. I which was an international sensation, (particularly for a Christmas album.) A good Christmas album is listenable all year round, and these 2 albums, made specifically for the festive season, are enjoyed all year round in all of Latin America and abroad. Along with excellent interpretation of traditional Puerto Rican aguinaldo standard compositions the true Salsa feel is demonstrated by Willie and his orchestra. "La Banda" was composed and arranged by Willie Colón.

In this recording, when the rhythm section kicks in Salsa lovers will find it hard to keep from jumping off your seat and joining in on the festivities. Kudos go out to percussionists Jose Mangual, Louie Romero and Milton Cardona for their excellent work in the rhythm section and for Professor Jose Torres on piano, Santi Gonzalez on bass, and Yomo Toro on cuatro. Willie Colón is joined by Eric Matos on trombones. Rhythmic clapping and chorus background singing are provided by Adalberto Santiago and Johnny Pacheco to add to the revelry along with a totally delightful performance by vocalist Hector Lavoe. – written by Bobby Marin

¡Que a tu navidad no le falte música! 🎄 Guar

¡Que a tu navidad no le falte música! 🎄

Guarda esta playlist para tus fiestas navideñas ahora: https://found.ee/fania-christmas-playlist-pivot

Fania jams for your Sunday morning. ☕️ Stream

Fania jams for your Sunday morning. ☕️

Stream Cafe con Leche now: https://found.ee/fania-cafe-leche-playlist

"The blue song "Qué Lío", written by Héctor Lav

"The blue song "Qué Lío", written by Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón and Joe Cuba, portrays the story of Ramon Puntilla who discusses his dilemma with his mom. He is sad because he has fallen in love with Mariana, who happens to be the girlfriend of his best friend. Hence, he hates all those who are happily in love and enjoying their own lives.

Many fans, after listening to Héctor Lavoe's anguished tale immediately made reference to his personal tragic life story; as portrayed by Marc Anthony in the movie "El Cantante," and shed tears for him. The song opens up with a relaxed rhythmical Guajira overtone. Héctor then enters and sings about the sadness experienced by Ramon Puntilla as he pours his heart out to his mom.

From Willie Colón's 1968 release "The Hustler" album and the 1972 "Crime Pays" release Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe entertain their fans with profound material. The recording includes excellent performances by Markolino Diamond, Nicky Marrero, Joe Santiago and Hector Andrade. Willie displays his trombonic technique with a nice solo as well.

The "Crime Pays" album includes many of Willie's biggest hits - "Che Che Colé," "Guisando," "El Malo," "Juana Peña," and "Jazzy" - from the late '60s and early '70s. The Colón and Lavoe gangster-style cover earns extra bonus points for its stylishness."– written by Bobby Marin

Happy Thanksgiving from the Fania family! 🍂⁠

Happy Thanksgiving from the Fania family! 🍂⁠
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Enjoy the holidays with good food and good music. Stream this playlist now at the link in bio. 🔗

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to legendary pro

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to legendary producer and musician, Harvey Averne!

Hoy recordamos al "Gigante de los Teclados", el di

Hoy recordamos al "Gigante de los Teclados", el director musical de salsa y jazz latino, Carlos Manuel "Charlie" Palmieri en el día de su cumpleaños.

"In the 1972 track "Pa' Bravo Yo", Justo Betancour

"In the 1972 track "Pa' Bravo Yo", Justo Betancourt sings about discrimination he has faced by being a man of color and how he is proud of his African ancestry and Cuban heritage. He believes in his talents and his willingness to share them with anyone regardless of their background or status while insisting that he deserves respect and admiration for his musical prowess and personal qualities. Justo demonstrates his pride in his talents and his percussive skills. This Ismael Miranda composition discusses the cultural heritage and identity in shaping a person's sense of self. Stream this track now at the link in bio. 🔗⁠
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The music is outstanding. Arranger Javier Vazquez and producer Larry Harlow lead a vast array of talented musicians which include the likes of Andy Gonzalez on bass, Javier Vazquez on piano, Nicky Marrero on timbales, Chano Pozo plays bongos, Victor Paz on trumpet, Harry Viggiano on tres, Yayo El Indio and Adalberto Santiago singing chorus and Ismael Miranda plays maracas. Justo has lead an exciting carrier having been an instrumental part of orchestras Fania All Stars, Sonora Matancera, Celia Cruz, Mongo Santamaria, Eddy Palmieri and Ray Barretto."–written by Bobby Marin

Beloved salsa icon Héctor Lavoe's third solo albu

Beloved salsa icon Héctor Lavoe's third solo album, 'Comedia' is coming to @vinylmeplease on AAA 180g vinyl.

Pre-order your copy of Comedia now. Link in bio. 🔗

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