Legendary live concert by the Fania All Stars in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1994, marking the 30th anniversary of Fania Records — the label that defined the sound of New York salsa. Bringing together some of the genre’s greatest legends, the lineup features Johnny Pacheco directing, with Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Pete « El Conde » Rodríguez, Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago and Ismael Quintana on vocals, supported by Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentín, Roberto Roena, Papo Lucca, Larry Harlow, Nicky Marrero and Yomo Toro. This full concert conveys the fervour of one of Latin music’s most iconic orchestras, between frenzied montunos, choruses, percussion solos and improvisation. The label’s official capture documents a historic moment for salsa, carried by top-tier artists and a won-over crowd. An essential live concert film to relive, in 1994, the grandeur of the Fania All Stars in Puerto Rico.
Personnel & credits
- Johnny Pacheco — conductor, flute
- Celia Cruz — vocals
- Cheo Feliciano — vocals
- Pete 'El Conde' Rodríguez — vocals
- Ismael Miranda — vocals
- Adalberto Santiago — vocals
- Ismael Quintana — vocals
- Santos Colón — vocals
- Ray Barretto — congas
- Bobby Valentín — bass
- Roberto Roena — bongos
- Papo Lucca — piano
- Larry Harlow — piano
- Nicky Marrero — timbales
- Yomo Toro — cuatro
- Pupi Legarreta — violin, flute
