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From the Fania archives. 🎞 Comment below your

From the Fania archives. 🎞

Comment below your favorite Rubén Blades & Willie Colón song ⤵️

In 1972, the Ray Barretto orchestra disassembled.

In 1972, the Ray Barretto orchestra disassembled. Five musicians from Ray's band decided to form their own group and in 1973 this album was released and began an era of successful albums that would last until 1982. Vocalist Adalberto Santiago, percussionists John (Dandy) Rodriguez, Orestes Vilato, bassist David Perez and pianist/arranger Sonny Bravo were the featured musicians to make the transition. They toured throughout Latin America and recorded some of their music in Cuba. Written by Bobby Marin. #70sfaniaalbum

Listen to the full album here: https://found.ee/TIPICA73-ALBUM-LAT

Fania Presents: We Love to See You Dance continues

Fania Presents: We Love to See You Dance continues with Lesson 7 premiering today! Watch here: https://found.ee/fania-dancelesson7-youtube-lat

By now, viewers have become well-versed in many of salsa’s basic dance moves, thanks to our fabulous instructors, Edwin and Erika Rivera. In Lesson 7, the Riveras are walking us through more complex moves like the reverse turn, an inside turn with a cross body lead and hand check toss. This edition features “Llévame” from Adalberto Santiago, who Edwin rightly declares to be “one of the greatest salsa singers of all time.” The romantic track appears on the internationally renowned artist’s 1977 debut, Adalberto.

#WeLoveToSeeYouDance #FaniaRecords #AdalbertoSantiago #LearnSalsa #SalsaDancing

Heads-up fans of Record Store Day! Dedicated to Yo

Heads-up fans of Record Store Day! Dedicated to You: Lowrider Love is now available! Visit your Local Record Store⁠ to grab your own copy. 🎶
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This all-new compilation channels the East LA lowrider scene with a blend of romantic R&B, doo-wop and Latin soul songs, handpicked from the catalogs of Fania, Vee-Jay, Double Shot, We Produce, Riverside and Abner Records. It includes the expressive harmonies of Latin hitmakers Ralfi Pagan and Joe Bataan, as well as The Temprees, The Dells, and R&B favorites from Brenton Wood and Gene Chandler.⁠
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Dedicated to You: Lowrider Love is limited to 3,100 units worldwide and pressed on Clear and Smokin’ Black Colored Vinyl.⁠
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Use RSD's store locator to find a participating indie retailer near you. Link in bio.

#RSDDrops #RSD21⁠ #RalfiPagan #JoeBataan

Today we celebrate "El Rey del Bajo"! Bobby Valent

Today we celebrate "El Rey del Bajo"! Bobby Valentin was a true talent who, over the course of his musical career, demonstrated a surprising mastery of the instruments he played, which included the bass, guitar, saxophone, and trumpet. He also made a name for himself as a consummate arranger. These qualities were recognized by Johnny Pacheco, who at the time was the director and producer for Fania Records. Pacheco decided to sign Valentin, making him the first act he would sign. The move turned Bobby Valentín into a senior member of the Fania family. Read more at https://fania.com/artist/bobby-valentin/

Listen to our Bobby Valentin Essentials here: https://found.ee/bobbyvalentinessentials-playlist

We proudly announce the release of an all-analog r

We proudly announce the release of an all-analog remastered 180-gram vinyl reissue of Sabor, the electrifying 1975 salsa album that established singer/songwriter Angel Canales as “El Diferente” – one of the most charismatic singer/songwriters in the annals of tropical music. Out August 27th, and available for pre-order today, find exclusive bundle options, including a commemorative Sabor T-shirt at Fania.com: https://found.ee/angel-canales-sabor-faniastore-lat

The new vinyl edition of Sabor was remastered from its original analog master tapes for the first time. This special album was unavailable on vinyl at most retailers and Fania is bringing it back in high quality. The iconic album will also be released in hi-res digital for the first time, including 192/24 and 96/24 formats on August 27th.

Produced by Joe Cain and released on Alegre Records, Sabor introduced Canales as songwriter, bandleader and star vocalist, featuring a provocative cover with a naked female torso and the bald-headed singer flaunting his love of jewelry. Arranged by Colombian pianist Edy Martínez, the eight songs inside are hugely flavorful. Canales introduces his players one by one on opening cut “Sabor los rumberos nuevos,” waxes poetic about his nostalgia for Puerto Rico – the mega-hit “Lejos de ti” – and in Ruben Blades fashion, sings about a colorful Nuyorican character on the simmering “Perico Macona.” The LP also includes two boleros – earthy and velvety – showcasing Canales’ natural flair for melodramatic narratives.

¡Feliz Mes de Apreciación de la Música Afroamer

¡Feliz Mes de Apreciación de la Música Afroamericana!

Disfruta los temas que fueron inspirados por el estilo, ritmo, y música africana y afrolatino. Incluye íconos musicales Orquesta La Conspiración, Monguito Santamaria, Sonora Ponceña y muchos más. Escucha ahora: https://found.ee/fania-afro-roots-playlist

Cheo Feliciano was a well-versed Puerto Rican voca

Cheo Feliciano was a well-versed Puerto Rican vocalist who arrived in New York with his family in 1952. He began his career as a percussionist with the Tito Rodriguez orchestra after having played with various bands in El Barrio of New York. He went on to play with various bands until he hooked up with Joe Cuba who was searching for a lead singer for his sextet. He remained with Joe Cuba for ten years and joined the Eddy Palmieri orchestra in 1967. In 1971, he joined Fania and recorded this album, titled Cheo. Read more about this classic album at https://fania.com/category/albums-and-eras/seventies/ ⚡️

Listen to Cheo in its entirety here: https://found.ee/cheo-feliciano-cheo-album-lat

#70sFaniaAlbum #CheoFeliciano #Cheo

Congratulations @celiacruz 👏 In Wednesday, Ju

Congratulations @celiacruz 👏

In Wednesday, June 2nd a Bronx street was co-named in honor of Latin music icon Celia Cruz.

The new street sign is located at the corner of Reservoir Avenue and West 195th Street, in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood.

Unbeknownst to many, it’s not so easy leading a

Unbeknownst to many, it’s not so easy leading a band. Especially a successful one in demand throughout the world. Ray Barretto found this out during the early 1970’s when differences of opinions divided his orchestra. That was the situation when key members of Barretto’s orchestra decided to venture out and form their own new orchestra, Tipica 73. But that was not enough to affect the brilliance of Ray Barretto. He filled the empty spots left by the exodus of his musicians by replacing singer Adalberto Santiago with the accomplished vocalist, Tito Allen, who does an amazing job in this album. Read more at https://fania.com/eras/ray-barretto-indestructible/

Listen to Indestructible in its entirety here: https://found.ee/INDESTRUCTIBLE-ALBUM

#70sFaniaAlbum

Today we honor and celebrate Tito Puente. The exce

Today we honor and celebrate Tito Puente. 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/

#titopuente #timbalking

It’s time to shake it, but don’t break it! Les

It’s time to shake it, but don’t break it! Lesson 6 of Fania Presents: We Love To See You Dance is out now: https://found.ee/fania-dancelesson6-youtube-lat

This installment of #WeLoveToSeeYouDance takes the solo footwork that we learned from Lesson 5 and puts it to use with a partner. Instructors Erika and Edwin Rivera teach viewers how to shine on the dance floor with moves like the toss turn and the hand check. A salsa lesson wouldn’t be complete without the incredible music of the late, Latin icon, Johnny Pacheco. The Riveras pay tribute to “The Godfather of Salsa” with “Guaguancó Pa’l Que Sabe.”

cc: @riverarhythm + @thesaucillorivera

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