Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

As a passionate follower of the genre, I can’t help but reflect on how its defining imprint eventually gave way, much like the vibrant flavors of salsa that eventually succumb to natural change and emerging trends. Back in 2004, when Daddy Yankee dropped “Gasolina,” it was as if reggaetón had taken the torch from salsa, becoming the rhythmic voice of a younger generation. This music, deeply rooted in Puerto Rico, was raw, unpredictable, socio-politically conscious, and irresistibly danceable – the pulse of our culture.








