Fania All-Stars was a salsa group established in 1968 by Johnny Pacheco as a showcase for the leading musicians and singers of the record label Fania Records, the leading salsa record company of the time. Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Caribbean rhythm that is popular in many Latino countries. ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Fania Records was a New-York based recording company founded by Johnny Pacheco, the musician, and Jerry Masucci, the lawyer, in 1963. ...

1971's Fania All Stars Live At The Cheetah volumes one and two became the biggest selling Latin albums ever produced by one group from one concert. Jump to: navigation, search 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ...

Among the many salsa musicians that performed with the group were Ray Barreto, Rubén Blades, Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Larry Harlow, Hector Lavoe, Eddie Palmieri, and Tito Puente Rubén Blades Rubén Blades (born July 16, 1948) is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, actor and politician. ... Willie Colón (born 28 April 1950) is a Puerto Rican-American salsa musician. ... Celia Cruz Celia Cruz (Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso) (October 21, 19251 – July 16, 2003) was a Cuban salsa singer who spent most of her career living and working in the United States. ... Cheo Feliciano (born July 3, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico), is a composer and singer of salsa and bolero music. ... Héctor Lavoe (30 September 1946–29 June 1993) was a well-known salsa singer during the 1970s and 1980s whose name is frequently associated with trombonist Willie Colón. ... Eddie Palmieri (born December 15, 1936 in New York City) is a pianist and renowned bandleader. ... Tito Puente (April 20, 1923 – May 31, 2000) was an influential Latin jazz and mambo musician. ...

As a group, Fania All-Stars outlived Fania Records.

External link

• Fania All-Stars profile