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    Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964 - 1978)Various Artists

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      • 1. Pete Rodriguez – I like It (I Like It Like That)
      • 2. Eddie Palmieri – Café
      • 3. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman
      • 4. Ray Barretto – Acid
      • 5. Héctor Lavoe – Mi Gente
      • 6. Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz – Aguzate
      • 7. Cheo Feliciano – Anacaona
      • 8. Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco - Quimbara
      • 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
      • 14. Fania All Stars – Estrellas de Fania
      • 15. Willie Colón – La Murga
      • 16. Willie Colón/Rubén Blades – Pedro Navaja

      This collection features sixteen of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul singles 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.

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