In 1964, an Italian-American ex-cop and a Dominican musician in New York City opened Fania Records, the “Motown of Salsa.” The artists from Fania toured the world, sold millions of records and changed culture forever. But Fania Records also became mired by royalty divisions, lawsuits and falling-outs. This is the story of the birth of salsa in Nueva York and the rebellious, seductive and political label that defined it: Fania Records.
Hosted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress and Brooklyn native Rosie Perez and produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning Futuro Media. It is the most comprehensive audio narrative yet made about the birth and wild heights of salsa, a genre that continues to shape global culture today.
Series premieres Tuesday, May 26. Join Futuro+ and listen early and ad free. Follow the show and don’t miss an episode!
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Episodes
- 7. You Reap What You Siembra7/7/202647 min
- 6. Fania Finds its Roots in Africa6/30/202646 min
- 5. A Tale of Two Women6/23/202649 min
- 4. The Year Fania got Political6/16/202645 min
- 3. The Night that Made Salsa6/9/202642 min
- 2. Real and Pretend Gangsters6/2/202641 min
- 1. Fania Takes Nueva York5/26/202639 min
- Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York Trailer5/7/20261 min