Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York
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<p>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.</p><br><p>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. New episodes available every Tuesday. Follow the show and don’t miss an episode!</p><br><p>Join Futuro + and you can binge the entire season of “Our Thing: Birth of Salsa in Nueva York” right now.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
4. The Year Fania got Political
Host Maria Hinojosa explores how drummer Ray Barretto's 1973 Fania concert at Yankee Stadium became a pivotal political statement for salsa music.
June 9, 2026
3. The Night that Made Salsa
Larry Harlow, a pioneering Fania artist, discusses his vision for the "Our Latin Thing" concert film, revealing how it ignited salsa's rise and a new Latino consciousness.
June 2, 2026
2. Real and Pretend Gangsters
Host Maria Hinojosa interviews Joe Bataan and Willie Colón about navigating the music industry and projecting a gangster image in 1960s Nueva York.
5 total episodes available with 3 transcripts
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<p>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.</p><br><p>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. New episodes available every Tuesday. Follow the show and don’t miss an episode!</p><br><p>Join Futuro + and you can binge the entire season of “Our Thing: Birth of Salsa in Nueva York” right now.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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