Few record labels have shaped the sound of a city quite like Fania Records did for New York. Founded in 1964, Fania became the undisputed home of salsa, launching the careers of legends like Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, and Ray Barretto while capturing the raw, vibrant energy of Latin New York. Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964-1978) brings together some of the most essential singles from this groundbreaking era, spanning the label's most celebrated and influential years.
This double LP curated by Craft Recordings is a compelling survey of the Fania catalog, featuring iconic cuts from a remarkable roster of artists including Eddie Palmieri, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, and the Fania All Stars. From the dance-floor heat of Pete Rodriguez's "I Like It Like That" to the soulful intensity of Lavoe's "El Cantante," the collection captures the full emotional and rhythmic range of classic salsa and Latin soul. It's an essential listen for anyone who wants to understand why Fania's music continues to resonate decades after these recordings were made.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Craft Recordings
- Genre: Latin, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 01/24/2025
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TRACKS
A1. I Like It (I Like It Like That)
A2. Café
A3. Gypsy Woman
A4. Acid
B1. Mi Gente
B2. Agúzate
B3. Anacaona
B4. Quimbara
C1. Las Caras Lindas
C2. Che Che Colé
C3. El Cantante
C4. Indestructible
C5. El Ratón
D1. Estrellas De Fania
D2. La Murga
D3. Pedro Navaja
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