Fania Records was a New-York based recording company founded by Johnny Pacheco , the musician, and Jerry Masucci , the lawyer, in 1963. It is known for its promotion of what has become known as Salsa music. Fania launched the careers of many Salsa stars.

In 1968 Pacheco invented a "superband" called Fania All-Stars that brought together the elite of Salsa musicans and singers for joint performances and recording. Fania All-Stars overlasted the Fania itself.

Among Fania's signature stars are Celia Cruz, Larry Harlow , Ray Barretto, Luis "Perico" Ortiz , and many others.

External links

• Latin Swing's Last Lion (an article about Johny Pacheco)
• Johny Pacheco biography page