Breaking news: Eddie Palmieri dies at 88
The pianist, composer and bandleader helped usher in New York City’s golden age of salsa.
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Aug. 6, 2025, 9:50 p.m. ET

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Eddie Palmieri, Latin Music’s Dynamic Innovator, Dies at 88

The pianist, composer and bandleader’s contributions to Afro-Caribbean music helped usher in the golden age of salsa in New York City. He was 88.

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