NYC Armada Fania 2014

Subscribe to Fania: https://found.ee/fania-subscribe-yt-lat Fania newsletter: https://found.ee/fania-subscribe-newsletter-lat Fania Records, the historic Latin music label whose artist roster has included a galaxy of chart-topping and iconic stars, and Remezcla are teaming up to celebrate the label's 50th anniversary in NYC this summer by presenting ARMADA FANIA, a summer-long DJ/live music series June 19-August 28. The series will feature acclaimed DJs/producers and bands known for their groovy sets, remixes and creative reinterpretations of Fania styles from Latin boogaloo to salsa dura to Latin soul. The series will launch June 19 at SOBs with a dynamic set from the legendary DJ Rich Medina, known worldwide for his sonic journeys through hip-hop, house, Latin, Afrobeat, funk and soul over the past 20 years, and an opening set by Geko Jones , co-founder of the tropical/cumbia flavored Que Bajo?! party and Dutty Artz label. Other exciting ARMADA FANIA DJ nights will include special editions of the popular monthly BOOGALOO! party at Nublu, hosted by Latin boogaloo expert DJ Turmix, featuring vinyl-only DJ sets and special live performances by Ray Lugo and the Boogaloo Destroyers (7/11) and The Boogaloo Assassins (8/1); the popular uptown Pa'Lante Party,featuring resident DJ Christian Mártir. Each ARMADA FANIA event will also include a special retail pop-up, where fans can find the newest Fania-branded merchandise including tees, hats and boxed sets. go to www.fania.com/blogs/news for additional event updates.