Details Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram yellow 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 fiery grooves “Anacaona” (feat. Cheo Feliciano) and “Quítate Tú” with …
Details One of the most transcendental Latin Soul albums in the history of the genre. Released in 1971, it underscores New York native Ralfi Pagan’s status as one of the most talented singer/songwriters in the Fania roster. The masterful album includes highlights like the swinging salsa opener “Mi Chamaco,” the Joe Bataan-penned song “Just One of Your Kisses” and the …
Details The album that defined the Latin boogaloo sound by Bronx-born, Puerto Rican bandleader and pianist Pete Rodriguez, known as “The King of Boogaloo.” Released in 1967 on Alegre Records, the album’s hits include “I Like It Like That,” “Micaela” and “El Hueso.” The irresistible title track topped the charts and became one of the most influential Latin dance songs …
Details This release marks the first vinyl reissue of the jazz classic by master conguero Mongo Santamaría. First released in 1976, Sofrito combines jazz with Afro-Cuban grooves, funk and soul. From the simmering blues of “Spring Song” to the devastating bass line of “O Mi Shangó” to the rousing groove of the title track, this set exemplifies the heady ambition …
Originally released in 1968, this classic recording by renowned trombonist Willie Colón features iconic lead singer Héctor Lavoe. The Hustler is the transcendental album that set the direction for Fania Records and Latin music to come. Considered the greatest salsa duos in history, Willie and Héctor helped establish the popularity of the genre in the ’60s and ’70s.
Details Originally released in 1970, Alma Con Alma (The Heart & Soul of Celia Cruz & Tito Puente) brings together two dynamic Latin artists, “The King of Latin Jazz,” with “The Queen of Salsa.” This classic album focuses on an Afro-Cuban sound, a departure from the more dance oriented albums they had previously collaborated on. Tracklist Side A 1. Cuyi …
Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram clear smoke vinyl, exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings’ webstores.
Vigilante is released as the soundtrack for the movie with the same name where Willie plays a ruthless gang member. This project pairs him again with his compadre and former singer Héctor Lavoe.This product is a PRE-ORDER. Ships on or before November 3, 2023. Vigilante has its own aura and brilliance. This album definitely helped get Hector Lavoe’s own discography …
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. In Volume 2, the bad boy team of …
The year 1973 was both a successful and stressful time for Ray Barretto. His band had developed a loyal following among dancers of the new Afro-Cuban-based music known as salsa. He had achieved success as a composer with “Cocinando,” the theme song for the Fania produced movie Our Latin Thing. But his band’s explosive rhythm team of Orestes Vilató on …
The king of the Latin-American dance field is Tito Puente. Once again, the diminutive maestro demonstrates his dominance with this new recording of popular Latin-American rhythms. In this exciting outing, Tito Puente and his orchestra lay down a driving irresistible beat that moves from beginning to end in a pulsating performance. Tito Puente and his orchestra create an added appeal …
