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Elements of Life (Latin): Eclipse [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2013-03-19

Tracks: Balance in All Things; Canto Para Ochosi; Celebrate; I Dream a World; Most Beautiful; Childen of the World; Barbara Ann - (featuring Cindy Mizelle/Lisa Fischer); Overtake Don Overtake Overtake; Sodad...
Artists: Elements of Life (Latin)

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Eclipse is an unexpected double album from Fania Records. Most of Fania's activities recently have been centered on reissues of classic salsa and Latin jazz...continue...
Audio Mixer: Yas Inoue.

Recording information: Daddy's Workshop, NJ.

Photographer: Karl Giant.

Arranger: Louie Vega.

The Robert Glasper Experiment significantly altered the...continue...

Ismael Rivera: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-09-11

Tracks: Arrecotín Arrecotán; Las Caras Lindas; La Perla; De Todas Maneras Rosas; El Nazareno; Mi Negrita Me Espera; Me Tienes Loco; Dime La Verdad; Borinquen; Besitos De Coco; Ahí Na' Ma'; Aqu...
Artists: Ismael Rivera

Liner Note Author: Pablo Yglesias....continue...

Ray Barretto: Anthology [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2012-09-11

Tracks: Watusi, El; 007; Do You Dig It?; Soul Drummers; Hard Hands; Together; Right On; Acid; Abidjan; Hipocrecía y Falsedad; Lucretia the Cat; Cocinando; Arrepientete; Que Viva la Música; Pelota, ...
Artists: Ray Barretto

Liner Note Author: Roberto Padilla.

Photographer: Izzy Sanabria.

Since Fania began remastering and reissuing its vast catalog on CD, and putting together some of the most killer compilat...continue...

La Sonora Ponceña: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-08-14

Tracks: Hachero Pa' Un Palo; Fuego En El 23; Acere Ko; Prende El Fogón; Juana Bayona; Ñáñara Caí; Bomba Carambomba; Pío Pío, El; Boranda; Noche Como Boca E' Lobo; Hasta Que...
Artists: La Sonora Ponceña

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner....continue...

Cheo Feliciano: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-08-14

Tracks: Ratón, El - (featuring Joe Cuba); Nina - (featuring Joe Cuba); Pito, El - (featuring Joe Cuba); Busca Lo Tuyo - (featuring Eddie Palmieri); Anacaona; Pa' Que Afinquen; Mi Triste Problema; Contig...
Artists: Cheo Feliciano

Liner Note Author: Jaime Torres Torres....continue...

Various Artists: The Bad Boogaloo: The Nu Yorican Sounds 1966-1970 [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-08-14

Tracks: Fever - La Lupe; Gimme Some Love (Dame Un Poquito De Cariño) - Joe Cuba Sextet; Morris Park - Lenni Sesar; Come and Get It - Ralph Robles; Bad Breath - Bobby Valentín; Mercy Mercy Baby - Ra...
Artists: Various Artists

No one could have guessed that the crossover success enjoyed by Latin bandleaders Ray Barretto and Mongo Santamaria early in the '60s was going to pave the way for a parade of artists later in the dec...continue...

Mongo Santamaría: Sofrito

CD / Fania / 2012-08-14

Tracks: Iberia; Cruzan; Spring Song; Sofrito; Mi Shangó, O; Five On the Color Side; Secret Admirer; Olive Eye; Princess
Artists: Mongo Santamaría

Personnel: Mongo Santamaría (congas); Al Williams (soprano flute, alto flute, tenor saxophone); Roger Rosenberg (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone); Mike "Coco" DiMartino (tru...continue...

Tito Rodriguez: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-07-03

Tracks: Esta Es Mi Orquesta; Llegó El Sonero; Colando, Siempre Colando; Cigarillo, La Lluvia Y Tu, Un; Ley Del Guaguancó, La; Estás Vencida; Toalla, La; Avísale A Mi Contrario; Tirabuz...
Artists: Tito Rodriguez

Liner Note Author: Pablo Yglesias....continue...

Joe Cuba: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-07-03

Tracks: Do You Feel It? [Remix] - (remix, featuring Ray Pollard); Hey Joe, Hey Joe - (featuring Willie Torres); Bang! Bang!; Pito, El (I'll Never Go Back to Georgia); My Man Speedy!; Psychedelic Baby - (feat...
Artists: Joe Cuba

Liner Note Author: Kristofer Rios....continue...

Various Artists: El Barrio: Sounds from the Spanish Harlem Streets [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-06-19

Tracks: O Elefante - Ray Barretto; Times Are Changing [Los Tiempos Cambian] - Jimmy Sabater; Rise Up - Orchestra Harlow - (featuring Ismael Miranda); Consolación - Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound; Safar...
Artists: Various Artists

The second volume of street-level Latin crossover from the Fania vaults isn't a simple cash-in to lure those who bought the first volume. Compiler Dean Rudland spent some serious time sifting through ...continue...

Fania All-Stars: Live in Africa [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-06-19

Tracks: Quimbara; Guantanamera; En Orbita; Ratón, El; Mi Gente; Guantanamera; Ponte Duro; Fania Theme; [Untitled] [Bonus Content]; Traditional Congo Tribal Song; Descarga Fanial All Stars in Africa; Kin...
Artists: Fania All-Stars

Liner Note Author: John Child.

1974 was a landmark year for the Fania All-Stars. Not only had the band performed its massive Live at Yankee Stadium concert, but they also played to sold-out cro...continue...

Fania All-Stars: Greatest Hits [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2012-06-05

Tracks: Anacaona; Mi Gente; Bembe Colora; Juan Pachanga; Rey de la Puntualidad, El; Bamboleo; Bilongo; Isla del Encanto; Azuquita Mami; Quitate Tu
Artists: Fania All-Stars

Audio Remasterer: Alex Abrash.

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner.

Like most of the other 18 Fania All-Stars compilations (none of which have more than four or five tracks in common), th...continue...

Various Artists: El Barrio: Latin Disco [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-06-05

Tracks: Back to My Roots - Fania All-Stars; Amor Verdadero - Willie Colón; Dance, Dance, Dance - Orquesta Novel; On Our Way to Tomorrow - Seguida; Waterbed [Vocal] - LTG Exchange; Smoke - Fania All-Star...
Artists: Various Artists

Johnny Colon & Orchestra/Johnny Colon: Boogaloo Blues

CD / Fania / 2012-05-22

Tracks: Boogaloo Blues; Jumpy; Mira Ven Acá; Descarga; Güantanamera; Mi Querida Bomba; Judy, Pt. 2; Canallon
Artists: Johnny Colon & Orchestra/Johnny Colon

Personnel: Johnny Colon (trombone, piano); Rafael Ramos (vocals); Angelo Rodriguez, Robert Lemus (trombone); Walter Oyola (acoustic bass); Joe Venero (congas); Louis Mangual (bongos, cowbells); Freddy...continue...

Willie Colón: The Hustler

CD / Fania / 2012-05-22

Tracks: Hustler; Qué Lío; Montero; Se Acaba Este Mundo; Guajirón; Eso Se Baila Así; Havana
Artists: Willie Colón

Personnel: Willie Colón (trombone); Héctor Lavoe (vocals); Joe Santiago (trombone); Markolino Dimond (piano); Hector "Bucky" Andrade (congas); Pablo Rosario (bongos); Nicky Marrero (timbales...continue...

Cortijo y Su Combo: La Quiniela Del Dia

CD / Fania / 2012-05-22

Tracks: Aquí Estoy Ya Llegué; Fuerza 'E Cara; Coje Pa' la Cola; Sácame De Aquí; Que Se Pare La Bola; Arrecotín Arrecotán; Calambre; Bombón De Canela; Agua Que Va A Caer; Se...
Artists: Cortijo y Su Combo

Personnel: Jorge Millet (piano); Rafael Cortijo (timbales).

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner.

Arranger: Jorge Millet....continue...

Ismael Miranda: El Niño Bonita [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2012-05-22

Tracks: No Le Cambien la Estrella; Así Se Compone un Son; Puerto Abandonado; Espíritu en Flor; Amigo Déjala; Cosa No Es Como Antes, La; Tú Me Abandonaste; Cipriano Armenteros; Madre; Nac&...
Artists: Ismael Miranda

Audio Remasterer: Alex Abrash.

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner.

Vocalist Ismael Miranda's fans have been a patient lot. For years they've waded through countless "greatest-hits" and l...continue...

Yomo Toro: Greatest Hits [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2012-05-22

Tracks: Las Chismosas; Aires De Navidad; Doña Santos; No Quiero Ser Tu Amante; Doña Toña; La Cuesta De Josefina; Yomo Y La Evolucion; El Lechon De Cachete; Una Pena En Navidad; Sangre Latina; ...
Artists: Yomo Toro

Liner Note Author: Rachel Faro....continue...

Fania All-Stars: Live in Puerto Rico 1994 [DVD]

DVD Video / Fania / 2012-05-22

Artists: Fania All-Stars

Johnny Pacheco: Anthology *

CD / Fania / 2012-05-08

Tracks: Melodia, La; Güiro de Macorina, El; Agua del Clavelito, El; Caramelo; Pare Cochero; Soy Guapo de Verdad; Alto Songo; Acuyuye; Recuerdos de Arcano; Fania; Cañonazo; Dakar Punto Final; Mundo,...
Artists: Johnny Pacheco

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner.

For a man who cut as many records and worked with as many artists as Johnny Pacheco has -- as bandleader, collaborator, producer, and label boss -- a mere tw...continue...

La Lupe: Anthology [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2012-05-08

Tracks: Con El Diablo En El Cuerpo; Alma Llanera; Bomba Na' Ma'; Elube Chango; Lola; Pajarillo; Viva Mi Tristeza; Carreteros, Los; Amo, El; Carbonero, El; Si Vuelves Tú; Que Bueno Boogaloo; Te Voy A Con...
Artists: La Lupe

Liner Note Author: Richie Viera....continue...

Various Artists: NYC Salsa, Vol. 2: The Incendiary Sound of Latin New York [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-05-08

Tracks: Timbalero Mayor - Menique; Remolon, El - Cabrerita; Don Anastacio - Javier Vazquez; Se Casa La Rumba - Larry Harlow - (featuring Ismael Miranda); Payaso - La Muralla; Resignacion - Gilberto Cruz; Are...
Artists: Various Artists

Liner Note Author: Lubi Jovanovic.

The companion piece to the excellent two-disc set NYC SALSA, VOL. 2, though only one disc, has all of the brimming energy and infectious danceablity of the fi...continue...

Tito Puente: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-04-24

Tracks: Abaniquito - (featuring Vicentico Valdés); Vibe Mambo; Mambo Diablo, El; Mambo Inn; Ran Kan Kan; Sambaroco; Oye Como Va - (featuring Santos Colon); Tokyo de Noche; Babarabatiri - (featuring Sant...
Artists: Tito Puente

Liner Note Authors: Joe Conzo; Andrew Mason....continue...

Fania All-Stars: Anthology [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2012-04-10

Tracks: Me Gusta el Son; Descarga Fania - (featuring Adalberto Santiago); Anacaona - (featuring Cheo Feliciano); Quítate Tú - (featuring J. Pacheco); Ratón, El - (featuring Cheo Feliciano); Mu...
Artists: Fania All-Stars

Liner Note Author: John Child.

This two-disc, 20-cut Anthology by the legendary Fania All-Stars doesn't come close to rivaling the brilliant four-disc Ponte Duro: The Fania All-Stars Story issu...continue...

Willie Colón: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

CD / Fania / 2012-04-10

Tracks: Toma; Potpourri III; Cua Cua Ra, Cua Cua; Doña Toña; MC2 (Theme Realidades); Cazanguero, El; Guaracha; I Feel Campesino (Theme Realidades); Que Bien Te Ves
Artists: Willie Colón

Personnel: Willie Colón (vocals, trombone); Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades (vocals); Elliott Randall (electric guitar); Yomo Toro (cuatro); Bobby Porcelli (alto saxophone); Mario Rivera (ba...continue...

Eddie Palmieri: Justicia

CD / Fania / 2012-04-10

Tracks: Justicia; Interlude; Amor Ciego; Lindo Yambú; My Spiritual Indian; Everything Is Everything; Somewhere; Verdict On Judge Street; Somewhere
Artists: Eddie Palmieri

Personnel: Eddie Palmieri (piano); Bob Bianco, Armando Armenteros (trumpet); Julien Priester, José Rodríguez, Mark Weinstein, Lewis Kahn (trombone); Ray Romero, Chino Pozo (congas, bongos); ...continue...

Justo Betancourt: Pa' Bravo Yo

CD / Fania / 2012-03-26

Tracks: Pa' Bravo Yo; Psicología; Guajira Sentimental; Una Audiencia Muerta; Caracas Tiene Su Guaguancó; Oyeme Cantar; Lágrimas Y Tristeza; Guaguancó 'Ta Moderno; Adiós Felicidad; Ca...
Artists: Justo Betancourt

Personnel: Harry Viggiano, Charlie Rodriguez (tres); Emilio Arazena, Victor Paz (trumpet); José Rodríguez (trombone); Alfredito Rodriguez (piano); Jerry Gonzalez (congas); Chino Pozo, Robert...continue...

Ray Barretto: Que Viva La Musica

CD / Fania / 2012-03-26

Tracks: Que Viva La Música; Bruca Maniguá; La Pelota; El Tiempo Lo Dirá; Cocinando; Triunfó El Amor; Alafia Cumaye
Artists: Ray Barretto

Personnel: Ray Barretto (quinto, congas); Adalberto Santiago (vocals, guiro); Joseph Roman, Roberto Luis Rodriguez , René López (trumpet); Luis Cruz (piano, electric piano); John Rodríg...continue...

Héctor Lavoe: Anthology [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2012-03-26

Tracks: Aguanile; Banda, La; Ah-Ah/O-No; Rompe Saraguey; Abuelita; De Ti Depende; Barrunto; Piraña; Murga, La; Juana Peña; Che Che Colé; Triste y Vacía; Timbalero; Mi Gente; Todo Tiene Su...
Artists: Héctor Lavoe

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner.

Photographer: Jimmy Arauz.

Fania has issued and reissued so many Héctor Lavoe compilations that it's difficult to keep track of them all-- especi...continue...

Fania All-Stars: Out Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) [Box]

CD / Fania / 2011-08-23

Tracks: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition DVD; Introduction Theme (Cheetah); Descarga Fania; Anacaona (Cheetah); Quitate Tú; Ahora Vengo Yo; Estrellas De Fania; Que Barbaridad; Ponte Duro; Macho Cimarr&#...
Artists: Fania All-Stars

Personnel: Ralfi Pagan, Pete Bonet, Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez, Héctor Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago, Justo Betancourt, Monguito "El Unico", Santos Colon (vocals).

At long ...continue...

Ray Barretto: Greatest Hits [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2011-07-26

Tracks: Llanto De Cocodrilo; Indestructible; Guarare; Acid; Hijo De Obatala, El; Oye La Noticia; Hipocracia Y Falsedad; Cocinando; Prestame Tu Mujer; Fuerza Gigiante (Giant Force); Arrepientete; Vine Pa' Ech...
Artists: Ray Barretto

Liner Note Author: Bobby Sanabria.

While it is literally impossible aesthetically to sum up the work the late great Ray Barretto did for Tico and Fania on a single volume, this nugget makes a v...continue...

Héctor Lavoe/Willie Colón: Guisando

CD / Fania / 2011-07-12

Tracks: Guisando; No Me Den Candela; El Titán; Oiga Señor; I Wish I Had a Watermelon; Te Están Buscando; Se Baila Mejor
Artists: Héctor Lavoe/Willie Colón

Liner Note Authors: Jaime Torres Torres; Richard Bonilla.

Photographer: Izzy Sanabria.

His third album has, for trivia buffs, his second-favorite cover. Colon was 20 at the time, and thi...continue...

Willie Colón: El Malo

CD / Fania / 2011-06-21

Tracks: Jazzy; Willie Baby; Borinquen; Willie Whopper; Malo, El; Skinny Papa; Chonqui; Quimbombo
Artists: Willie Colón

Personnel: Willie Colón (trombone); Yayo el Indio, Elliot Romero, Héctor Lavoe (vocals); Joe Santiago (trombone); Dwight Brewster (piano); Mario Galagarza (congas); Pablo Rosario (bongos); N...continue...

La Lupe: The Best

CD / Fania / 2011-06-07

Tracks: Tirana, La; Si Vuelves Tú; Qué Te Pedí?; Como Acostumbro; Amor Gitano; Puro Teatro; Carcajada Final; Lo Que Pasó, Pasó; Tan Lejos y Sin Embargo Te Quiero; Esas Lágrimas ...
Artists: La Lupe

Liner Note Author: Ela Troyano....continue...

Héctor Lavoe: El Sabio

CD / Fania / 2011-06-07

Tracks: Sabio, El; Plazos Traicioneros; Noche De Farra; Para Ochún; Aléjate; Lloré; Ceora
Artists: Héctor Lavoe

Personnel: Pedro "Puchi" Boulong, Ray Maldonado (trumpet); Harry d'Aguiar, Reynaldo Jorge, Papo Vasquez, Willie Colón (trombone); Gilberto "Pulpo"Colon (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Joe Torres (p...continue...

Joaquin "Joe" Claussell: Hammock House: Africa Caribe [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2011-05-17

Tracks: Exodus [Ray's Manos Duras Intro]; Vamos a la Loma; Over the Horizon Sound Scape; Changó [Studio Cross Talk]; Changó [Sacred Rhythm Mix] - (remix); Changó [Rhythms]; African Fantasy [Sa...
Artists: Joaquin "Joe" Claussell

Audio Mixer: Joaquin "Joe" Claussell.

Audio Remixer: Joaquin "Joe" Claussell.

Liner Note Author: Andy Battaglia.

Recording information: East Side Sounds, NY.

Photographer: ...continue...

Johnny Pacheco: Tres De Café Y Dos De Azúcar

CD / Fania / 2011-04-05

Tracks: Primoroso Cantar; Cositas Buenas; Ponle Punto; Gloria Eres Tú, La; Diablitos, Los; Piro de Farra, El; Son Laborí (Caminante y Labore); Harina con Boniato; Bajo el Viejo Cristal; Víralo...
Artists: Johnny Pacheco

Personnel: Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez (vocals, percussion); Johnny Pacheco (flute, percussion); Charlie Rodriguez 'Tribilin' (tres); Héctor "Bomberito" Zarzuela, Ray Maldonado (trumpet); Ray ...continue...

Machito: El Padrino [Digipak] *

CD / Fania / 2011-04-05

Tracks: Tanga; Wild Jungle; Bimbi Si - (featuring Graciela); Guantanamera - (featuring Graciela); Abanico, El - (featuring Graciela); Ebony; Oyeme Mamá - (featuring Graciela); Carabunta; Volcán - (...
Artists: Machito

Audio Remasterer: Alex Abrash.

Liner Note Author: Robbie Busch.

Machito led one of the two or three finest mambo orchestras during the classic period (the late '40s and early '50s), and ...continue...

Héctor Lavoe: Comedia

CD / Fania / 2011-04-05

Tracks: Cantante, El; Comedia; Verdad, La; Tiempos Pasados; Bandolera; Por Qué Te Conocí?; Songoro Cosongo
Artists: Héctor Lavoe

Personnel: José Febles, Luis "Perico" Ortíz (trumpet); José Rodríguez, Reynaldo Jorge (trombone); Gilberto "El Pulpo" Colón (piano, electric piano); José Signo (drums); E...continue...

La Lupe: Puro Teatro [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2010-11-23

Tracks: Con el Diablo en el Cuerpo; Fiebre; Alma Llanera; No Quiero Mas; Que Te Pedí; Bomba Na' Ma'; Elube Chango; Lola; Pajarillo, El; Viva Mi Tristeza; Carreteros, Los; Jugando Mama, Jugando; Amor Cie...
Artists: La Lupe

Audio Remasterer: Alex Abrash.

Liner Note Author: Matt Rogers.

This massive two-disc compilation -- 55 songs and over two-and-a-half hours -- is one in a superb series of similar best-of...continue...

Ismael Miranda: Greatest Hits [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2010-10-26

Tracks: Asi Se Compone Un Son; Cuarentas, Las; Galera Tres; No Me Digan Que Se Muy Tarde; Tu Me Abandonaste; Cosa No Es Como Antes, La; Ya No Es Lo Mismo; Aria Luisa; Abran Paso; Puerta Esta Ebierta, La; Cip...
Artists: Ismael Miranda

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner....continue...

Fania All-Stars: Ponte Duro: The Fania All Stars Story [Box]

CD / Fania / 2010-10-26

Tracks: Introduction Theme [Live at Red Garter (1968)]; Noche [Live at Red Garter (1968)]; Guatacando [Live at Red Garter (1968)]; Richie's Bag [Live at Red Garter (1968)]; Kikapoo Joy Juice [Live at Red Gar...
Artists: Fania All-Stars

Audio Remasterer: Alex Abrash.

Liner Note Author: Rogelio Rodrigues.

Recording information: Good Vibrations Studios, NY (1968-1988); La Tierra Studios, NY (1968-1988); The SOund Factory,...continue...

Ismael Rivera: Greatest Hits [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2010-10-26

Tracks: Arrecotin Arrecotan - (featuring Cortijo); Dueña De Mi Inspiracion; Caras Lindas, Las; Perla, La; De Todas Maneras Rosas; Soy Feliz; Tumbas, Las; Nazareno, El; Mi Negrita Me Espera; Dime Por Que...
Artists: Ismael Rivera

Liner Note Author: Agustin Gurza....continue...

Various Artists: Leyendas de la Fania, Vol. 3 [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2010-10-26

Tracks: Aguzate - Ricardo Ray/Bobby Cruz; Galera Tres - Ismael Miranda; Son, El - Héctor Lavoe; Ni Hablar - Johnny Pacheco/Celia Cruz; Abolicion, La - Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez; Castillos de Arena ...
Artists: Various Artists

One of the, if not the, preeminent salsa labels in the U.S., Fania has a proven track record of producing a long list of extremely high-quality Latin artists including Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Willie ...continue...

Willie Colón: Greatest Hits [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2010-10-12

Tracks: Che Che Cole; Calle Luna Calle Sol; Dia De Suerte, El; Murga, La; Ah-Ha/O-No; Aguanile; Malo, El; Juanito Alimaña; Pablo Pueblo; Amor Verdadero; Sin Podarte Hablar; Pena De Amor; Ojos; Oh Que Se...
Artists: Willie Colón

Liner Note Author: Jaime Torres Torres.

Bronx native Willie Colon was one of the central figures of New York City's salsa boom in the 1970s. A trombonist, bandleader, composer, singer, and prod...continue...

Héctor Lavoe: The Complete Studio Albums, Vol. 2 [Box]

CD / Fania / 2010-09-14

Tracks: Sabio, El; Plazos Traicioneros; Noche de Farra; Para Ochúm; Aléjate; Lloré; Ceora; Amor Soñado; Dejé Llorando, Lo; Juventud; Yo 'Ta Cansá; Soy Vagabundo; Son, El; Seguir...
Artists: Héctor Lavoe

Personnel: Mario Andreola (guitar); José Febles, Pedro "Puchi" Boulong (trumpet); Leopoldo Pineda, Harry d'Aguiar, Leo Pineda, Reinaldo Jorge, Papo Vasquez, Lewis Kahn (trombone); Gilbert Colon (...continue...

Héctor Lavoe: The Complete Studio Albums, Vol. 1 [Box]

CD / Fania / 2010-09-14

Tracks: Todopoderoso, El; Emborrachame de Amor; Paraíso de Dulzura; Amor de la Calle, Un; Rompe Saraguey; Mucho Amor; Tus Ojos; Mi Gente; Vamos a Reír un Poco; De Ti Depende; Periódico de Aye...
Artists: Héctor Lavoe

Recording information: Bell Sound Studios, New York, NY; Good Vibrations Sound Studios, New York, NY.

Photographers: Lee Marshall; Yoshio Hara.

The lie in the title of this box set from ...continue...

Tito Puente: El Rey [Fania] [Digipak]

CD / Fania / 2010-09-14

Tracks: Abaniquito - (featuring Vicentico Valdés); Vibe Mambo; Mambo Diablo, El; Mambo Inn; Ran Kan Kan; Stick on Bongo; Caramelos - (featuring Santos Colon); Timbalero - (featuring Rudy Calzado); Agua-...
Artists: Tito Puente

Audio Remasterer: Alex Abrash.

Liner Note Author: Andrew Mason.

Photographers: Chuck Stewart; Joe Conzo.

Fania had already gone the completist route with Tito Puente, compiling al...continue...

Various Artists: Salsa: A Musical History [Box]

CD / Fania / 2010-08-31

Tracks: Sonó Sonó - Alegre All-Stars - (featuring Cheo Feliciano); Fania - Johnny Pacheco y Su Nuevo Tumbao; Bochinchosa - Joe Cuba Sextet; Son con Guaguancó - Celia Cruz; Azúcar - Eddie ...
Artists: Various Artists

Liner Note Author: Ernesto Lechner.

Photographers: Izzy Sanabria; Joe Conzo; Louie Laffitte.

Except for the occasional set released by a licensing heavyweight, box sets hoping to encompa...continue...

Rubén Blades: Maestra Vida: Primera Parte

CD / Fania / 2010-08-31

Tracks: Prólogo; Manuela; Carmelo, Pt. 1; Como Tú, Carmelo, Pt. 2; Yo Soy una Mujer; Fiesta, La; Nacimiento de Ramiro, El; Déjenme Reír (Para No Llorar)
Artists: Rubén Blades

Personnel: Rubén Blades (vocals, acoustic guitar, maracas, percussion); Milton Cardona (quinto, claves); Harold Hohon's String Ensemble (strings); Willie Colón (bass trumpet); Leopoldo Pined...continue...