ARMADA FANIA The Armada Fania CLUB & POP-UP STORE Art Basel 2012 Bringing the original sounds of Latin Soul, Funk, Boogaloo & Salsa to Miami - The famed Latin music label Fania Records will be showcasing its music during the 2012 Art Basel weeklong event in Miami. The Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store is a four night event featuring eight top DJs from Miami, Boston and NYC who will be playing the original and remix sounds the label that is often referred to as the “Motown” of Latin music. “We are thrilled to have these DJs joining us to showcase the music of this legendary label, said Michael Rucker, Chief Marketing Officer at Fania Records. Art Basel visitors and Miami locals are in for four nights of incredible music and dancing.” This event is an alternative to the “laser & smoke” events held in the Miami at this time. Guest will be formed the city’s multicultural population as well as international tourists that want to really ingest what Miami is all about and take a detour from their Art Basel schedule. The event will bring together the best components of Latin music, “música para bailar”, combined with POP-Up store for attendees to buy Fania merchandise ranging from CDs to T-Shirt as cultural aspect in an excellent environment. In addition to the music, the Armada Fania will feature the LIVE art of Santiago, a New York based pin up/portrait artist. Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store Line Up: Dec. 5th: Bobbito Garcia (aka Kool Bob Love) & The Brass King Dec. 6th : Rice & Beans Sound System Dec. 7th : Whiskey Barons & Mr. Pauer Dec. 8th : Radio Rios & DJ Africa