oh it's such a beautiful rabbit hole to go down! i'm actually selling some Fania Records too. if you're ever in LA / east side, happy to share a video of what i've got! Willie Colon to me is the pioneer and pinnacle of it, but i highly suggest Ruben Blades too as Willie's other vocal soul mate
Oh man! I'm all the way out in NJ, would still love to see what's in your collection. I'm a big fan of Willie Colon and Ruben Blades. Siembra is one of my desert island records and I have my mom's first pressing from the 70s. I hope to write about that album soon in more depth.
i am seriously loving all of your choices about albums to write about. Fania Records is a passion of mine particularly with my vinyl collecting. hoping to write more about this label and its members in the future too. great read as always.
Thank you so much, Kadrian! Over the last 3 years or so I've been trying to explore the world of Fania more, it has been so fulfilling. I'm hoping to expand my vinyl collection, I only have 2 or 3 Fania Records.
oh it's such a beautiful rabbit hole to go down! i'm actually selling some Fania Records too. if you're ever in LA / east side, happy to share a video of what i've got! Willie Colon to me is the pioneer and pinnacle of it, but i highly suggest Ruben Blades too as Willie's other vocal soul mate
Oh man! I'm all the way out in NJ, would still love to see what's in your collection. I'm a big fan of Willie Colon and Ruben Blades. Siembra is one of my desert island records and I have my mom's first pressing from the 70s. I hope to write about that album soon in more depth.
oh siembra is SO GOOD. highly recommend you check out their first collab album - Metiendo Mano, too. i have my dad's copy from the 70s and actually wrote a whole article on that one too - https://firstpressing.substack.com/p/big-willie-style-no-not-that-willie
as for records, shoot me an email or your instagram, and i can send you a video!
Can’t wait to read! Will email you shortly.
i am seriously loving all of your choices about albums to write about. Fania Records is a passion of mine particularly with my vinyl collecting. hoping to write more about this label and its members in the future too. great read as always.
Thank you so much, Kadrian! Over the last 3 years or so I've been trying to explore the world of Fania more, it has been so fulfilling. I'm hoping to expand my vinyl collection, I only have 2 or 3 Fania Records.