This year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary New York label Fania Records, one of the most important Latin labels in the world, both musically and culturally.
To celebrate Fania’s accomplishments at this special milestone, Craft Latino has released over 12 remastered 180 gram vinyl reissues and over 20 remastered digital albums, many of which It will debut in high-resolution digital. Other offerings include single box sets, as well as curated playlists, artist spotlights, live events in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and London, and a variety of other content throughout the year.
Kicking off a year-long celebration, Willy Colon and Hector Laveau’s epic salsa duo’s 1970 masterpiece La Grand Fuga (The Big Break) has been remastered. It has been re-released and is now available.
The sixth gold-certified collaboration is newly remastered with (AAA) lacquer cut from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180 gram vinyl with a classic tip-on jacket. I am.
As an added bonus, fans will receive an 11-inch x Comes with 22 inch insert. La Gran Fuga is also finally available in his 192/24 Hi-Res digital audio on all major music platforms.
Other vinyl reissues to be released in 2024 include notable recordings such as the long-out-of-print Joe Cuba Sextet debut album “Vagabundeando!” from Tico Records. Hangin’ Out (60th Anniversary Edition), and Fania All Stars’ 50th Anniversary Edition of his Latin soul-rock albums. The album includes live recordings of the band’s 1973 concerts with guests at New York’s Yankee Stadium and Puerto Rico’s Roberto Clemente and his Coliseum. Artists include Jorge “Malo” Santana, Manu Dibango, Billy Cobham, and Jan Hammer.
In the ’60s, Fania was a pioneer in creating and spreading the sound of salsa music from New York City to the rest of the world. In addition to salsa, Fania is home to genres such as Latin big band, Afro-Cuban jazz, boogaloo, and Latin soul.
Buy or stream La Gran Fuga (The Big Break).
