Various Artists: Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York 1964-1978 [FANIA / CONCORD]

Why you'll love it

Fania was the home of salsa, and this collection is a superb way into the hard-swinging, horn-blasting sound that came out of New York's Latin music scene.

This edition

• Fania compilation on vinyl
• Fania / Concord pressing

About the album

Founded in New York in 1964 by Dominican bandleader Johnny Pacheco and lawyer Jerry Masucci, Fania Records took its name from a Havana luncheonette and became the label most associated with salsa, home to the music's biggest stars.

The Latin Sound of New York gathers music from Fania's golden years, full of fiery percussion, punchy horns, piano montunos and soaring vocals. Party music of the highest order.

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Listen

On Fania / Concord, a compilation of recordings from 1964 to 1978.