Concert raised funds, awareness for PR earthquake damage

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Bronx County Fairs and Expo Association, Inc. and Freddy Perez, Jr. held a ‘Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief: A Concert For Our Island’ at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 17 to raise funds in response to the earthquake damage in Puerto Rico. Performers included eight-time Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri, George Lamond, Arlene G, Rumberos Del Callejon, Los Hermanos Moreno, Los Hermanos Colon, Frankie Vasquez, Ray Bayona, Nayibe La Gitana, 8 Y Mas and Funk Salsa Urban.

Eight-time Grammy award winning musician Eddie Palmieri performs while wearing a Puerto Rico scarf.
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Singer Frankie Vasquez.
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Background dancers performing during the concert.
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Trumpetista, musician and two-time Grammy winner Pete Nater (l) and FPJ Amusements & Entertainment Services, Inc. president Freddy Perez, Jr., who hosted and organized the event.
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The audience watches the concert performers.
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Artist Nayibe La Gitana.
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