Strut to Release Fania Records Retrospective
Strut continues its well-curated, comprehensive look back to the international musical past with a new […]
Strut continues its well-curated, comprehensive look back to the international musical past with a new two-CD compilation highlighting ’60s and ’70s New York-based Latin music label Fania. Born out of a growing love for the R&B, doo-wop, and soul of the time, musician Johnny Pacheco and lawyer friend Jerry Masucci formed Fania together in 1964 and in turn released much of what would form the salsa style over the the next two decades. The compilation, entitled Fania Records 1964-1980: The Original Sound Of Latin New York, features key moments throughout Fania’s release history, from early signees like Louie Ramirez to top-selling artists like Roberto Roena and Ruben Blades. The Fania retrospective is out March 29, and a full tracklist is 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