FANIA DJ SERIES: GILLES PETERSON
The Fania DJ series will feature some of the most respected turntable wizards delving deep into the vaults of the Latin label for a series of outstanding compilations. The DJs we invite into the Fania/Tico/Alegre and Cotique catalogue will bring together some of the rarest & most potent Latin recordings ever issued.
The first release is from Gilles Peterson whose schooling in Fania dates back to the Caister Weekenders in the late 70s. Since then Peterson has heard, played & unearthed many Fania nuggets, all very present and correct here. He has also worked with a number of the label’s artists on Talkin Loud’s superb ‘Nuyorican Soul’ project. This is his first Latin compilation. And it’s pure lean Latin hustle spread beautifully over 2 CDs.
| LARRY HARLOWS LATIN LEGENDS OF FANIA ON BBC 2 LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND |  |
| LARRY HARLOWS LATIN LEGENDS OF FANIA PLAY LIVE AT THE LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL SATURDAY 17 NOV | |
| WILLIE COLON - LIVE CONCERT IN LONDON FRIDAY 10 AUGUST, THE ROUNDHOUSE | |
| FANIA PRESENTS DJ FORMAT AT LOVEBOX FESTIVAL SUNDAY 22 JULY- EL BARRIO STAGE | |
| Fania Legends Vol. 2 | |
FANIA DJ SERIES: DJ FORMAT
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Eddie Palmieri
Sugar Daddy (Eddie Palmieri's La Perfecta Orquestra)
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Ray Barretto
Latin Soul Man (Best Of)
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Willie Colon
A Man And His Music - The Player
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La Lupe
Queen of Latin Soul
Fire? Passion? La Lupe wrote the book. While Celia Cruz was gloriously statuesque, vocalist La Lupe was an original fire-brand diva. An incredible performer who would bite musicians and throw her shoes at orchestra leaders, La Lupe burned red-hot and in 1968 had an extraordinary hit with her version of Fever, featured on this album. She delivered huge boleros such as Amor Gitano in pre-Almodovar kitsch technicolor and husky Cuban and Puerto-Rican folklore drenched in casino vibes. A wild and crazy one-off who is up there with the greats. La Lupe, she kicks.