Fania Records 1964-1980: Original Sound

Strut is pleased to present the first ever definitive 2CD retrospective of Fania Records, the seminal New York latin label, spanning its influential heyday between its formation in 1964 through to 1980.This new 2CD set follows the development of Fania's sound during its key years including early Johny Pacheco and Larry Harlow outings from 1964, classic Fania collaborations between Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe, seminal Latin soul (Joe Bataan, Ray Barretto), boogaloo and epic outings by Fania's in-house super-group, the Fania All-Stars. - First ever 2CD retrospective of Fania Records featuring Johny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Joe Bataan, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Fania All-Stairs and many more! - The 2CD set is packaged in a thick digipak with a 32-page booklet including a full Fania label history, memorabilia, album artwork and many previously unpublished photos from the Fania archive.LP TRACKLIST A1 Johnny Pacheco - Dakar, Punto Final 3.41 A2 Joe Bataan - Subway Joe 2.53 A3 Ray Barretto - Mercy Mercy Baby 2.44 A4 Bobby Valentin - Use It Before You Lose It 2.59 A5 Joe Bataan - Mambo De Bataan 4.44 A6. Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound - Consolación 3.25 B1. Ismael Miranda con Orchestra Harlow - Abran Paso 3.28 B2. Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz - Sonido Bestial 6.46 B3. Cheo Feliciano - Anacaona 4.10 B4. Fania All Stars - Quitate Tu (Radio Edit) 4.14 B5. Willie Colón - Che Che Colé 3.27 C1 Willie Colón - Calle Luna, Calle Sol 3.44 C2 Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound - Que Se Sepa 3.13 C3 Bobby Valentin - Coco Seco 3.33 C4 Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco - Quimbara 4.47 C5 Hector Lavoe - Mi Gente 5.26 D1 Sonora Ponceña - Bomba Carambomba 5.09 D2 Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Pedro Navaja 7.21 D3 Fania All Stars feat. Celia Cruz - Cuando Despiertes 5.50

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