VARIOUS – Fania All Stars – The Latin Sound Of New York (1964-1978) – 2LP – Vinyl [JAN 31]

2LP – Black Vinyl. Features the greatest Fania songs all in one rare compilation with new liner notes by award-winning author, artist and activist Aurora Flores and archival images included in the package.

This collection features sixteen of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul songs released on Fania Records, and its subsidiaries, between 1964-1978, making it the perfect introduction to the legendary catalog. It celebrates the trailblazing labels 60th anniversary, and iconic artists Willie Coln, Hctor Lavoe, Rubn Blades, Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz and more. Archival images and new liner notes, in English and Spanish, by New York-based music historian Aurora Flores are also included.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Pete Rodriguez I like It (I Like It Like That)
2. Eddie Palmieri Caf
3. Joe Bataan Gypsy Woman
4. Ray Barretto Acid

Side B
5. Hctor Lavoe Mi Gente
6. Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz Aguzate
7. Cheo Feliciano Anacaona
8. Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco – Quimbara

Side C
9. Ismael Rivera Las Caras Lindas
10. Willie Colon/Hctor Lavoe Che Che Col
11. Hctor Lavoe El Cantante
12. Ray Barretto Indestructible
13. Joe Cuba Sextet El Ratn

Side D
14. Fania All Stars Estrellas de Fania
15. Willie Coln La Murga
16. Willie Coln/Rubn Blades Pedro Navaja