Amadeo: The 92-year-old Puerto Rican who runs the oldest music store in New York
Briefly

Miguel Angel Amadeo, at 13, left Puerto Rico for New York, where he eventually founded Casa Amadeo, the oldest music store in the city. This unique establishment serves as a cultural hub that reflects Latin American music's history in New York. Renowned for composing iconic songs for artists like Celia Cruz and El Gran Combo, Amadeo has penned over 300 songs. His legacy transcends music; he embodies the vibrant traditions of Puerto Rican art and culture in the city.
Stepping into Casa Amadeo is like taking a one-way ticket to Puerto Rico and the history of Latin American music in New York.
Amadeo is more than a record seller. He composed some of the most emblematic songs of Latin American music and collaborated with giants of the genre.
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