Fania All Stars –Latin-Soul-Rock(1974 Multinational Latin, Funk / Soul, Salsa, Afro-Cuban)Full Album

Latin-Soul-Rock* is a historic live album by the Fania All-Stars, released in 1974 by the record label Fania Records. It marks the group's first album to blend salsa with elements of soul, funk, and rock, featuring prominent guest musicians from the international music scene. Key Details & Recording • Recording: The tracks are drawn from the legendary concert at Yankee Stadium in New York (August 1973) and the performance at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico (November 1973). • Notable Guests: The album features contributions from Jorge Santana (guitar), Jan Hammer (keyboards), Billy Cobham (drums), and saxophonist Manu Dibango. • Core Fania Members: The recording showcases key figures such as Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaría, Larry Harlow, Bobby Valentín, and Roberto Roena, with Cheo Feliciano on vocals. Tracklist The album contains 8 tracks with a total duration of approximately 45 minutes: 1. Viva Tirado 00:00 2. Chanchullo 05:32 3. Smoke 11:10 4. There You Go 15:16 5. Mama Güela 18:27 6. El Ratón 21:25 – Featuring vocals by Cheo Feliciano and a famous guitar solo by Jorge Santana. 7. Soul Makossa 29:30– Featuring Manu Dibango on saxophone. 8. Congo Bongo 35:08 – Includes an extended percussion (conga) "duel" between Ray Barretto and Mongo Santamaría. Bass – Bobby Valentin Bongos – Roberto Roena Congas – Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto Drums – Billy Cobham Electric Organ [Hammond] – Jan Hammer Guitar – Jorge Santana Leader [Musical Director], Guiro, Chimes, Percussion – Johnny Pacheco Piano – Ricardo Ray Piano, Organ – Larry Harlow Saxophone – Manu Dibango Timbales – Nicky Marrero Tres – Yomo Toro Trombone – Barry Rogers, Lewis Kahn, Willie Colon* Trumpet – Lou Soloff*, Luis Ortiz*, Ray Maldonado, Victor Paz Vocals – Bobby Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Hector Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Ismael Quintana, Justo Betancourt, Pete "Conde" Rodriguez*, Santos Colon*