Rainbow Soul

Multi-grammy winner and Salsa great Eddie Palmieri will talk with Deardra about his life, career and upcoming engagement at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 17th. Known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, Palmieri has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Mr. Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. He received his first Grammy Award in 1975 for his release The Sun of Latin Music, which is often considered the most historic, as it was the first time Latin Music was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).