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Shop for Alegre Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1961-1975) vinyl + T-shirt bundle: https://ffm.to/alegre-records-70-collection
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Fania honors the 70th anniversary of pioneering label Alegre Records, its legendary artists, and the enduring vision of founder Al Santiago with ALEGRE RECORDS: THE LATIN SOUND OF NEW YORK (1961–1975). Arriving November 13, 2026 on vinyl and digital formats, the 12-track collection includes classics by Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Palmieri, Pete Rodríguez, the Alegre All Stars, and many more. Rounding out the 1-LP set are new liner notes in English and Spanish by producer, composer, and industry veteran Bobby Marin. The package also features hand-drawn illustrations created by Puerto Rican artist Jose Ostolaza, also known as Ostomatic. An exclusive bundle including the vinyl with a T-shirt featuring the Ostomatic illustrated cover art is available at Fania.com.
A defining force in Latin music, Alegre Records offered an early platform to some of the era’s most important artists—a testament to founder Al Santiago’s ear for talent. A New York native, Santiago began his career as a bandleader, taking over his father’s orchestra before his 20th birthday. But he soon became disenchanted with life as a musician, parlaying his passion first into a record store and then the label, founding Alegre in 1956. There, Santiago found his niche—and some of the era’s brightest stars.
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