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FANIA | CODIGO Update Nº 10 We are happy to report recent reissues on the legendary Fania label. The folks at Código are hard at work bringing classic albums to the fore. Original titles like Johnny Colón's Boogaloo Blues, as well as pristine compilations like Ismael Miranda's Man and His Music, and Yomo Toro's Greatest Hits, are featured in this great new batch..

THIS ISSUE: JOHHNY COLÓN | WILLIE COLÓN | CORTIJO | YOMO TORO | ISMAEL MIRANDA | JOHNNY PACHECO | FANIA ALL STARS | JUSTO BETANCOURT ...AND MORE!

JOHNNY COLÓN & ORCHESTRA Boogaloo Blues Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: A megahit recording which catapulted Spanish Harlem musicians Johnny Colon and Tito Ramos to overnight fame. (Max Salazar, 98/99 Catalog) "The fusion of Cuban son with pop, Soul, Rhythm & Blues and other African-American formats resulted in the quintessential New York genre known as boogaloo It was... ( more detail | place order )

WILLIE COLÓN The Hustler Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Classic 1968 second album by Willie Colón. With, of course, Héctor Lavoe on vocals, Nicky Marrero on timbales, and the great Mark "Markolino" Dimond on piano. With "The Hustler," "Se Acaba Este Mundo," "Guajiron," and "Havana." Highly recommended. "This is the classic second album that Willie Colón... ( more detail | place order )

CORTIJO Y SU COMBO La Quiniela Del Dia - Con Ismael Rivera Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Nice 1976 compilation of material from Cortijo with Ismael Rivera. With pianist Jorge Millet. Liner notes by Ernesto Lechner. "When the golden era of Puerto Rican salsa comes to mind, most people think of groups like El Gran Combo, Papo Lucca's La Sonora Ponceña and Roberto Roena's Apollo Sound. N... ( more detail | place order )

YOMO TORO Greatest Hits Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Yomo Toro, master of the cuatro (Puerto Rico’s 10-stringed, guitar-like instrument) has been a beloved cultural icon and musical maestro for more than forty years. A resident of New York City since 1956, he has never lost his jíbaro spirit and his delightful presence has pleased thousands of fans th... ( more detail | place order )

ISMAEL MIRANDA A Man And His Music: El Niño Bonito 2-CD Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: With the musical training he picked up from various bands and sextets, Ismael Miranda built the foundation of his future professional career. He was only 19 years old when he joined the talented Fania Records family. The intense pressure exerted by the label to release a weekly production suited Is... ( more detail | place order )

FANIA ALL STARS Live In Puerto Rico, June 1994 DVD+CD Set Fania Codigo / DVD EditorsPick: Fania Records celebrated its 30th anniversary in 1994. For this grand occasion, Jerry Masucci was able to reactivate his musical monster, the legendary Fania All Stars, after nearly five years of official inactivity. In June, the All Stars set off on an Anniversary Tour with three concerts in San Ju... ( more detail | place order )

JOHNNY PACHECO Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Fania presents the all new Anthology series. A sought-after collection of the most significant songs from the greatest artists on the Fania roster. Completely remastered from the1/4" tapes, these tracks have a fuller and more dynamic sound. The collection contains 12 pages of liner notes in English ... ( more detail | place order )

TITO PUENTE Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Fania presents the all new Anthology series. A sought-after collection of the most significant songs from the greatest artists on the Fania roster. Completely remastered from the1/4" tapes, these tracks have a fuller and more dynamic sound. The collection contains 12 pages of liner notes in English ... ( more detail | place order )

CELIA CRUZ Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Fania presents the all new Anthology series. A sought-after collection of the most significant songs from the greatest artists on the Fania roster. Completely remastered from the1/4" tapes, these tracks have a fuller and more dynamic sound. The collection contains 12 pages of liner notes in English ... ( more detail | place order )

LA LUPE Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Fania presents the all new Anthology series. A sought-after collection of the most significant songs from the greatest artists on the Fania roster. Completely remastered from the1/4" tapes, these tracks have a fuller and more dynamic sound. The collection contains 12 pages of liner notes in English ... ( more detail | place order )

VARIOUS ARTISTS Hammock House Eastbound L Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Fania Records has released Hammock House - The Eastbound L. The album features tracks remixed by Joe Claussell, Louie Vega, and Gilles Peterson, to name a few. Fresh takes of classics by Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Mongo Santamaria, Roberto Roena, Ray Barretto and other icons. An unrestrained... ( more detail | place order )

VARIOUS ARTISTS El Barrio Latin Funk - Nu Yorican Funk 1968-76 Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of '60s and '70s Latin funk by Fania artists Ray Barretto, Seguida, Jimmy Sabater, Monguito and Mongo Santamaria, Gilberto Cruz, Cafe, Azuquita, Ralfi Pagan and others. Assembled by Adrian Gibson. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

VARIOUS ARTISTS NYC Salsa Vol. 2: The Incendiary Sound Of Latin New York Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: More great classic salsa from the vaults of Fania. This one features Meñique, Javier Vazquez, Cabrerita, Gilberto Cruz, Johnny Zamot, Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco and others. Compiled by Lubi Jovanovich. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

VARIOUS ARTISTS NYC Salsa: The Incendiary Sound Of Latin New York - 2 CD Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Wonderful roots salsa compilation... a 2-CD set consisting of 30 dynamic tracks by the likes of Tipica 73, Mark Dimond & Frankie Dante, Larry Harlow, Wuelfo, Roberto Roena, Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe, Impacto Crea, Lebron Brothers and many others. From the vaults of Fania. Highly Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

WILLIE COLÓN Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: 27 superb tracks over 2 disks, this anthology features Héctor Lavoe, Mon Rivera, Rubén Blades, Ismael Miranda and Celia Cruz. With the tracks "Che Che Colé," "El Día De Mi Suerte," "Juancito," "Pedro Navaja," "Oh Que Sera," "Calle Luna Calle Sol" and much, much more. Highly Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

FANIA ALL STARS Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: 20 superb tracks over 2 disks, this anthology features the singers Adalberto Santiago, Cheo Feliciano, Rubén Blades, Ismael Quintana, Héctor Lavoe and Celia Cruz. With the tracks "Me Gusta El Son," "Descarga Fania," "El Ratón," "Bemba Colora," "Juan Pachanga," "Quítate La Máscara" and much, much mor... ( more detail | place order )

LA LUPE Puro Teatro: A Lady And Her Music, 2-CD Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: By far, the ultimate compilation of the music of La Yi Yi YI, spanning decades, Cuba and New York, the labels Discuba and Tico, Fania and her later work with El Rey, Tito Puente. 55 tracks! Here's an excerpt from the excellent liner notes by Matt Rogers... “I think people like me,” the legendary La ... ( more detail | place order )

WILLIE COLÓN / RUBEN BLADES / HECTOR LAVOE The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Vocals by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe and Ruben Blades. Coro: Ada Chabrier, Jose Mangual, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, & Ernie Agosto... "Features a variety of styles -- some traditional ('Dona Tona'), some experimental -- and excellent musicianship. Teams Willie with Hector Lavoe and Rubén Blades ... ( more detail | place order )

EDDIE PALMIERI Justice / Justicia Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: "Classic Palmieri work exhibiting R&B tendencies and the accompaniment of one of his best bands." (Rudolph Mangual, 98/99 Catalog) Here's an excerpt from the excellent liner notes by Aurora Flores... A transitional period for both “El Rumbero Del Teclado” Eddie Palmieri and the society that was chan... ( more detail | place order )

JUSTO BETANCOURT Pa Bravo Yo Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Back in stock! "Even though it's only 2 minutes long, Óyeme Cantar makes this album worth the price. Justo absolutely slays it on that track. It should be required listening for all aspiring soneros. It's not just about what he says, it will be the riffs after the first mambo that will give y... ( more detail | place order )

RAY BARRETTO Que Viva La Música Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Back in stock! ***Best of 2008 Editors Pick Award*** One of the prized gems of classic salsa, the 1972 Que Viva La Musica is considered by many to be Ray Barretto's masterpiece. And with tracks like "Cocinando," "La Pelota," "Que Viva La Musica," and "Alafia Cumaye," it's hard to argue the point. Wi... ( more detail | place order )

RUBEN BLADES Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Celebrating the timeless gems of its vast catalogue - a real treasure trove of classic Afro-Caribbean music - Fania is launching a new series of two-disc retrospectives focusing on the label's biggest names. Our new Anthology series hand picks the most representative tracks of a given salsa star on ... ( more detail | place order )

HÉCTOR LAVOE Anthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Celebrating the timeless gems of its vast catalogue - a real treasure trove of classic Afro-Caribbean music - Fania is launching a new series of two-disc retrospectives focusing on the label's biggest names. Our new Anthology series hand picks the most representative tracks of a given salsa star on ... ( more detail | place order )

RAY BARRETTO Selecciones Fania: Ray Barretto Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This fine compilation of salsa by the orchestra of Ray Barretto includes the hits "Indestructible," "Quítate La Máscara," "Cocinando," "Rhythm Of Life" and much more.... ( more detail | place order )

WILLIE COLÓN Selecciones Fania: Willie Colón Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This fine compilation of salsa by Willie Colón includes the hits "Ché Ché Colé," "El Gran Varón," "La Murga," "Tiempo Pa' Matar" and much more. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

CELIA CRUZ Selecciones Fania: Celia Cruz Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This fine compilation of salsa by Celia Cruz includes the hits "Quimbara," "La Sopa En Botella," "Usted Abuso," "Bemba Colora" and much more. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

HÉCTOR LAVOE Selecciones Fania: Héctor Lavoe Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This fine compilation of salsa by the legendary singer includes the hits "El Cantate," "Mi Gente," "Todo Tiene Su Final," "El Todopoderoso" and much more. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

ISMAEL MIRANDA Selecciones Fania: Ismael Miranda Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This fine compilation of salsa by the legendary singer includes the hits "No Me Digan Que Es Muy Tarde," "Cipriano Armenteros," "Así Se Compone Un Son," "Bandolera" and much more. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

ROBERTO ROENA Y SU APOLLO SOUND Selecciones Fania: Roberto Roena Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This fine compilation of salsa by the legendary bongocero band-leader includes the hits "Ponte Duro," "Que Se Sepa," "Tu Loco Loco Y Yo," "Me Le Fugue A La Candela" and much more. Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

ISMAEL RIVERA Ismael Rivera, "Maelo" A Man And His Music: 2-CD Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Here is the ultimate compilation of the best material from the revered Puerto Rican singer and composer. A true sonero and man of “el pueblo,” Ismael, affectionately known as Maelo was one of the most innovative vocalists in salsa. His ability to connect with people through lyrics... ( more detail | place order )

VARIOUS ARTISTS El Barrio: The Ultimate Collection Of Latin Boogaloo, Disco, Funk & Soul, 4-CD Box Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: 63 tracks! NYC has always been a hotbed for musical innovation. Every neighborhood had it’s sound and uniqueness but the sounds of Spanish Harlem were something truly special. The 4 album set offered digitally here is the total sum of a massive crate digging focused on the sounds of ‘’El Barrio’’. F... ( more detail | place order )

WILLIE COLÓN Asalto Navideño Vol. I & II - 2CD Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Asalto Navideño, volumes 1 and 2 were, by far, the most popular Christmas-theme salsa releases of all time. So popular, in fact, that they sold well all year round. Originally released as two separate albums (1972 and 1973 respectively) and now available, for the first time, as a beautiful 2-CD set,... ( more detail | place order )

FANIA ALL STARS Our Latin Thing DVD Fania Codigo / DVD EditorsPick: This film pretty much documents the start of the world salsa explosion. In the 70s, the Cheetah Club was home to some of the now legends of salsa. This DVD captures the feel of these live shows where almost anything could have happened. Turn the lights down a bit, pop this on and you could easily im... ( more detail | place order )

ISMAEL RIVERA Lo Ultimo En La Avenida: Con Kako Y Su Orquesta Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: This classic from 1971 joins the powerful forces of singer Ismael Rivera with the percussionist Kako y Su Orquesta. With the tracks "Mi Negrita Me Espera," "Cantar Maravilloso," "El Cumbanchero," "Siete Pies Bajo La Tierra" and more. With liner notes by Aurora Flores. Highly Recommended.... ( more detail | place order )

FANIA ALL STARS (3 Disks) Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) 40th Anniversary Limited Edition DVD Plus Live At The Cheetah Vols 1 & 2 (with bonus tracks) DVD Plus 2 CD Set Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: Best of 2011 Award Winner Essential classic New York salsa. This terrific 40th Anniversary package includes the albums "Live at the Cheetah" volumes one *and* two (with extra bonus tracks!), as well as the complete movie "Our Latin Thing" on DVD.This is pretty much the start of the world s... ( more detail | place order )

WILLIE COLÓN / HECTOR LAVOEVigilante Fania Codigo / CD EditorsPick: With , of course, Hector Lavoe on vocals. Also with Professor Joe Torres, Yomo Toro, Milton Cardona, Jimmy Delgado, Lewis Kahn, Sal Cuevas, Johnny Almendra and many other luminaries. A classic from '83.... ( more detail | place order )

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