After a long downtime, FANIA Records returned with a new site and renewed access to foundational salsa catalog material.
After a long downtime, FANIA Records returned with a new site and renewed access to foundational salsa catalog material.
Pachanga began as a Cuban music and dance style in the late 1950s, and its bounce-heavy flavor still influences modern salsa dancers, especially in shines and musical interpretation.
If you are dancing to Tito Puente tracks, you should also watch the man perform. These clips capture his stage energy, musical authority, and timeless influence on salsa and Latin music.
This Palladium-era documentary captures the roots of mambo and salsa in 1950s New York, including the music, dancers, and social atmosphere that shaped modern Latin dance culture.