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Fania All-Stars

The Fania All Stars are the legendary supergroup that turned the talent of a single record label into a salsa institution. Formed to spotlight Fania Records' musicians, they became one of the genre's most celebrated live acts.

Origins

The group came together in 1968 as a showcase for the artists on Fania Records, then the leading salsa label of its time, gathering the scene's best players under one banner.

The sound

Their music is big, exuberant salsa powered by an all-star cast of singers and instrumentalists, built for electrifying live performance and tight, joyful ensemble playing.

Legacy

By uniting Fania's roster, the All Stars helped define and spread the salsa sound, becoming a symbol of the genre's golden era and its New York roots.