Latin-Soul-Rock by the Fania All-Stars is a half-live, half-studio album. In addition to featuring a few of the actual Yankee Stadium recordings, such as the now-infamous Larry Harlow/Heny Alvarez–penned “Congo Bongo,” the record demonstrated how well the Fania All-Stars could play with others in the studio, namely Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer, and Jorge Santana; and at the same time, flex …
Details Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram brown vinyl, exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings’ webstores. Tracklist Side A Ah-Ah / O-No Pira Seguiré Sin Ti Timbalero Side B Aguanile Soñando Despierto Si La Ves Pan y Agua Features 50th Anniversary edition of the Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe classic salsa album Features Fania legends Johnny Pacheco, Héctor Lavoe, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael …
Details This reissue celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Ismael Rivera’s third album, Lo Ultimo en la Avenida, recorded with Kako y Su Orquesta. Ismael was known as one of the greatest soneros in salsa and Kako was one of the most popular timbaleros during the 60s and 70s, making the combination undeniably electric. Highlight tracks include the hit “Mi Negrita …
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Joe Cuba Sextet’s debut album on Tico Records with this remastered reissue featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl. This album set the stage for Joe as a premier Latin artist in late ’60s. The band reinvented the Latin sound several times over, giving salsa some swagger and …
Details When Siembra released in 1978, it was the second of four collaborations on Fania Records between salsa giants Willie Colón and Rubén Blades. The influential release set the salsa world on fire! It was one of few albums where almost every song became a hit at one time or another throughout the U.S. and Latin America. The unconventional set …
An all-time classic recording that marked Salsa music history. Willie explores various influences from African to traditional Latin in this perennial classic featuring Héctor Lavoe and an all-star band with Fania mainstays Jose Mangual, Milton Cardona, Prof. Joe Torres and more. The unique album artwork designed by Izzy Sanabria is also widely recognized as one of the more risqué covers …
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.
On August 26, 1971, the Fania All Stars electrified the Cheetah Club stage in New York, causing a salsa-induced delirium that not only defined their career, but the salsa genre. This live recording captures that unforgettable performance, featuring fiery grooves “Anacaona” (feat. Cheo Feliciano) and “Quítate Tú” with vocals by Héctor Lavoe and other salsa legends. This 50th Anniversary edition boasts all-analog mastering from the original tapes by …
Lavoe made his solo debut on the Colón-produced album La Voz in 1975. The album reached gold. José Febles arranged Lavoe’s composition “Paraíso de Dulzura” and dazzlingly updated the ’50s Chappottín classic “Rompe Saragüey,” featuring an elegant and ingenious 2:30 minute piano solo by Mark “Markolino” Dimond. Dimond played piano on Colón’s second and third albums, The Hustler (c. 1968 …
The first Latin soul collection featuring a mix of chart-topping hits and deeper cuts from the crown jewel of the mambo era Tico Records, celebrating the iconic imprint’s 75th Anniversary. The 2-LP set includes 26 tracks from trailblazers Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, Willie Bobo and more. New liner notes by DJ Dean Rudland that tell the story of the New York City …
Although he was never inactive, the 1980s found Tito Puente in a bit of a renaissance. His exciting Afro-Cuban jazz band had found a home on the Concord Picante label, and his music was increasing in popularity again. This particular album has a stronger than usual repertoire, including “Take Five,” “Lush Life” (done as Latin jazz), “Pick Yourself Up” and …
Details Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram green smoke vinyl, exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings’ webstores. On August 26, 1971, the Fania All Stars electrified the Cheetah Club stage in New York, causing a salsa-induced delirium that not only defined their career, but the salsa genre. This live recording captures that unforgettable performance, featuring the introductory track “Estrellas de Fania” …
PARA LOS RUMBEROS, a truly magnificent recording showcasing Tito’s talent and musical mastery. Consisting of ten diverse tracks, the album was recorded at Pat Jacques Broadway Recording Studios in New York City in 1972. Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram Green Guava Vinyl. Exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings’ webstores. TRACK LIST: SIDE A 1. Para Los Rumberos 2. Niña …
This recording is the King of Latin Soul’s 1967 debut album featuring his classic swinging and vibrant sounds, led by the musical direction of Fania Records co-founder Johnny Pacheco. The title track is a nod to the 1961 The Impressions’ hit of the same name. Other highlights include the boogaloo jam “So Fine” and Bataan’s signature soulful tune “Ordinary Guy.” …
Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram canary yellow vinyl, exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings’ webstores. This recording is the King of Latin Soul’s 1967 debut album featuring his classic swinging and vibrant sounds, led by the musical direction of Fania Records co-founder Johnny Pacheco. The title track is a nod to the 1961 The Impressions’ hit of the same …
Esto Fue Lo Que Trajo El Barco (180g Fog Translucent Vinyl LP – Fania Exclusive) 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. New 180-Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl Continues Craft’s Mission to Reissue Gems from the Fania …
