Fania Records

Fania Records was a renowned record label founded in 1964 in New York City, known as the birthplace of salsa music. It played a pivotal role in popularizing Latin dance and jazz fusion by producing and promoting albums by influential artists like Celia Cruz, Willie Colon, and Hector Lavoe. The label helped shape Latin music’s global appeal and fostered a vibrant community of musicians. Fania's energetic sound combined Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, and Latin melodies, making it a key cultural institution that defined the salsa movement and left a lasting legacy in Latin music history.