Wepa! Get ready for two whole discs, 29 tracks of salsa, soul, and boogaloo goodness, from the granddaddy of all Latin sounds: Fania Records. On March 29th, Strut is releasing the definitive Fania Records collection, which comes equipped with a 32-page label history lesson, memorabilia, album artwork, and previously unreleased photos. Even for the non-Fania buffs, this two-LP release will serve as a great introduction to the best of the best in Fania’s storied history. With music stemming from 1964 to 1980 from heavyweights such as founder Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Celia Cruz, Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, and others, this is the first comprehensive retrospective of the NYC-based Latin label.
To honor such greats, Remezcla is giving away copies to two lucky lucky readers. Enter your info below and if you’re chosen you’ll get a FREE copy of this amazing collection shipped to you. You got nothing to lose, but much sazón to gain! See tracklist below.
CD 1
1. Johnny Pacheco – Dakar, Punto Final
2. Orchestra Harlow – La Juventud
3. Joe Bataan – Subway Joe
4. Ray Barretto – Mercy Mercy Baby
5. Bobby Valentin – Use It Before You Lose It
6. Willie Colon – The Hustler
7. Joe Bataan – Mambo De Bataan
8. Roberto Roena – Consolacion
9. Ismael Miranda con Orchestra Harlow – Abran Paso
10. Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz – Sonido Bestial
11. Willie Colon – Che Che Cole
12. Cheo Feliciano – Anacaona
13. The Fania All Stars – Quitate Tu (Live At The Cheetah)
14. Justo Betancourt – Pa’ Bravo Yo
15. Ismael Miranda – Asi Se Compone Un Son
CD 2
1. Ray Barretto – Indestructible
2. Willie Colon – Calle Luna, Calle Sol
3. Roberto Roena – Que Se Sepa
4. Bobby Valentin – Coco Seco
5. Celiz Cruz & Johnny Pacheco – Quimbara
6. Tommy Olivencia – Pa’Lante Otra Vez
7. Hector Lavoe – Mi Gente
8. Mongo Santamaria – O Mi Shango
9. Sonora Poncena – Bomba Carambomba
10. Ruben Blades & Willie Colon – Pablo Pueblo
11.Hector Lavoe – El Cantante
12. Ruben Blades & Willie Colon – Pedro Navaja
13. Celia Cruz Y Sonora Poncena – Sonaremos El Tambo
14. Fania All Stars & Celia Cruz – Cuando Despiertes