Why New York Exists (Despite Everything)

An emblem of Puerto Rican history and the oldest Latin music store in New York City, Casa Amadeo first opened its doors in 1941 under the name “Casa Hernández.” A decade later, more than 500,000 Puerto Ricans arrived in the city, many drawn to the shop to hear the sounds that reminded them of home. The owner, Miguel Amadeo, now 92, is a composer who has written for salsa titans like Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, and Celia Cruz. From Monday to Saturday, you can find him standing behind the store’s

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