VARIOUS - Fania All Stars - The Latin Sound Of New York (1964-1978) - 2LP - Vinyl [JAN 24]

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 label’s 60th anniversary, and iconic artists Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén 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 – Café
3. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman
4. Ray Barretto – Acid

Side B
5. Héctor 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/Héctor Lavoe – Che Che Colé
11. Héctor Lavoe – El Cantante
12. Ray Barretto – Indestructible
13. Joe Cuba Sextet – El Ratón

Side D
14. Fania All Stars – Estrellas de Fania
15. Willie Colón – La Murga
16. Willie Colón/Rubén Blades – Pedro Navaja