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Eddie Palmieri’s Legacy Lives On | New York City News
East Harlem just honored salsa legend Eddie Palmieri by renaming a corner to “Eddie Palmieri Way” — a powerful tribute to the man who fused Afro-Caribbean rhythms with jazz and helped launch Latin music into global stardom. His groundbreaking work paved the way for today’s superstars like Bad Bunny and Cardi B, and his historic first Grammy for Best Latin Recording still echoes. Even his brother Charlie shares a street at the same intersection — both innovators who celebrated New York’s Caribbean soul. Bad Bunny paid homage by performing Palmieri’s music live, proving his legacy lives on…
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