fania records Archive

28 Jul 2026

Album Review: Ray Barretto – Acid

fania records, jazz, latin, reissue, review, vinyl

Launched in New York City in 1964, Fania Records quickly became a major force in the salsa music world. Over the years, Fania has released important works by some of […]

19 Feb 2025

Album Review: Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964-1978)

By Bill Kopp

compilation, funk, jazz, new release, review

Latin and salsa music took off in a big way in the 1950s and ‘60s. Oddly enough, it was thanks in large part to television star Desi Arnaz, Jr. – […]

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