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1. Fania Takes Nueva York
The 1960s brings social and political change to the world and to New York City, where a young Johnny Pacheco keeps people dancing with his orchestra and charanga music. The Dominican musician is also going through a divorce and his lawyer, Jerry Masucci, happens to be a fan of Johnny’s music. The two form a music partnership that will forever change music. They call their music label Fania Records.
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Archival courtesy of The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library, Maria…
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