The Sound of Fania Records: Salsa Explosion (Starbucks Entertainment / Fania)

Willie Colon (Author), Ray Barretto (Author), Joe Cuba (Author), Celia Cruz (Performer), Tito Puente (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 6, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Starbucks Entertainment / Fania
• ASIN: B000UYJ9WQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,458 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Che Che Cole - Willie Colon

2. El Todopoderoso - Hector Lavoe

3. O Mi Shango - Mongo Santamaria

4. Pachito Eche - Celia Cruz

5. Tu Lo Sientes? - Joe Cuba

6. Cucala - Celia & Johnny

7. Mama Guela - Fania All Stars

8. Brother Where Are You? - Ralfi Pagan

9. Bilongo - Eddie Palmieri

10. Guaguanco Arsenio - Tito Puente

11. Bomba Carombomba - La Sonora Poncena

12. El Nuevo Barretto - Ray Barretto

13. Ahora Es El Tiempo - Louie Ramirez

14. A Mi Nena - Rafi Val & La Diferente

15. Todo Tiene Su Final - Willie Colon

Editorial Reviews

The full title is Salsa Explosion: The Sound of Fania Records. This is a compilation of 15 different songs by various artists. It was put out by Emusica Records and Starbucks Entertainment. The songs are: 1. Willie Colon-Che Che Cole 2. Hector Lavoe-El Todopoderosa 3. Mongo Santamaria-O Mi Shango 4. Tito Puente & Celia Cruz-Pachito Eche 5. Joe Cuba-Tu Lo Sientes? 6. Celia & Johnny-Cucala 7. Fania All stars-Mama Guela 8. Ralfi Pagan-Brother Where Are You? 9. Eddie Palmieri-Bilongo 10. Tito Puente & Aruguita-Guaguanco Arsenio 11. La Sonora Poncena-Bomba Carambomba 12. Ray Barretto-El Nuevo Barretto 13. Louie Ramirez-Ahora Es El Tiempo 14. Rafi Val & La Differente-A Mi Nena 15. Willie Colon & Hector-Todo Tiene Su Final.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars salsa roots, June 4, 2009

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Holly S. Sutcliffe (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sound of Fania Records: Salsa Explosion (Starbucks Entertainment / Fania) (Audio CD)

if you're looking to find the "roots" of salsa... the original feel and mood of the music, this is a great mix. various artists (some english-speaking) combine to give a wide spectrum of the origins of salsa. not the disc if you're looking for dance music for a party, although a couple tracks would be perfect for that.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beginners guide to salsa, August 3, 2008

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Jeffrey P. Leach "jpatrick" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sound of Fania Records: Salsa Explosion (Starbucks Entertainment / Fania) (Audio CD)

Fania is the only name you need to know in salsa. They have their own compilations, but this on from Starbucks is a good place to start!

4.0 out of 5 stars Sounds of Salsa, June 22, 2010

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Fatty Arbuckle "Abe" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Sound of Fania Records: Salsa Explosion (Starbucks Entertainment / Fania) (Audio CD)

A very good selection of salsa songs from the Fania Label. Sound quality and packaging were both excellent.