Eddie Palmieri, the celebrated Latin jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader credited with revolutionizing salsa music, died on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88.
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Eddie “Harlem River Drive” Palmieri, And More At The Library Of Congress Concert Series 2024 (Video)
Concerts from the Library of Congress continue a major, 18-month centennial celebration in the 2024-2025 season.
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Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat Honors The Life Of Music Pioneer Johnny Pacheco
Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in support of his resolution, introduced today, honoring the life, legacy, and significant contributions of Latin music pioneer, Johnny Pacheco. Continue reading
Celebrating The Centennial Of The Harlem Renaissance, Inspiration Sun Ra And More
Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 35 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Fall 2019 seasons of performances.Continue reading
Union Settlement Association 25th Annual Ethnic Festival 2017 In Harlem (Photographs)
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, was the Union Settlement Association 25th Annual Ethnic Festival 2017, was celebrated with special activities for the week leading up to the Festival. Continue reading
Latin Jazz Great and NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri – Jazz At Lincoln Center
On Friday, March 3, 2017, Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the 80th birthday of Harlem fave Eddie Palmieri, NEA Jazz Master and nine-time GRAMMY Award winner. Continue reading
‘Harlem River Drive’ Revisited With Eddie Palmieri (Video)
NPR reports that in 1971, Harlemite, pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri put out a formative album called Harlem River Drive. Continue reading
Summer Sunday Afternoon Danzettes in East Harlem
Aurora & Zon del Barrio every Sunday afternoon in Spanish Harlem for an oldskool Sunday Afternoon Danzette where the community comes together to socialize, eat, drink and dance on the hardwood floor of the air-conditioned multi-purpose plaza of the Julia de Burgos Performing Arts Center. Continue reading
