The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.

The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.
(Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives)
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The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.

The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.
(Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives)
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