Soul Jazz Records turn their attention to the legendary vaults of Discos Fuentes, often hailed as ‘the Motown of Colombia’. Founded in 1934, the label was central in spreading Afro-Latin sounds across Colombia and the globe, shaping the sound of tropical dance music for generations.
Latin Fire! Cumbia–Salsa–Afro-Funk: Tropical Dance Music from Discos Fuentes, Colombia 1956–83 captures the label’s golden era, spanning the late 1950s through to the early 1980s. Across this period, Discos Fuentes moved from classic cumbia into heavyweight salsa, raw Afro-funk and beyond, defining a style that blended Colombian tradition with New York barrio rhythms, Caribbean zouk, soca and more.
The compilation features iconic figures such as Fruko, The Latin Brothers, Michi Sarmiento, Afrosound, Pedro Laza, and Wganda Kenya, highlighting the diversity and innovation that made the Discos Fuentes catalogue so influential. This release offers a vibrant survey of a label whose impact on global dance music remains unrivalled.
