Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Panamanian musician
A giant of modern Latin music who brought outstanding lyrical quality to salsa, introducing a sociopolitical edge to the genre's traditional forms.
BornJuly 16, 1948
HometownPanama City, Panama
Net worth$10 million
Height6'0" (1.82m)
SpouseLuba Mason (m 2006 - present)
ParentsAnoland Diaz , Ruben Dario Blades, Sr.
Profile

Photos

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Videos

Diego Torres on Rubén Blades, Latin GRAMMY Nomination & More | Billboard News

Argentine singer-songwriter Diego Torres on performing Rubén Blades' iconic "El Cantante" at the Person of the Year event on Nov. 17. Torres also talks Latin Grammy-nominated album 'Atlántico A Pie.'
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Albums

Metiendo Mano!
Metiendo Mano!
1977
Dos Clásicos
Dos Clásicos
2011
Amor y Control
Amor y Control
1992
Caminando
Caminando
1991
Antecedente
Antecedente
1988
Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
1988
Ruben Blades with Strings
Ruben Blades with Strings
1988
Agua de Luna
Agua de Luna
1986
Doble Filo
Doble Filo
1986
Escenas
Escenas
1985
Mucho Mejor
Mucho Mejor
1984
Buscando América
Buscando América
1984
Que la Hace la Paga
Que la Hace la Paga
1983
Last Fight
Last Fight
1982
Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos
Canciones del Solar de los Aburridos
1981
Maestra Vida: Segunda Parte
Maestra Vida: Segunda Parte
1980
Siembra Live
Siembra Live
1980
Maestra Vida: Primera Parte
Maestra Vida: Primera Parte
1980
Bohemio y Poeta
Bohemio y Poeta
1979
De Panama a New York
De Panama a New York
1970
Es por ti
Es por ti
2022
Swing!
Swing!
2021
Salsa Plus!
Salsa Plus!
2021
Salswing!
Salswing!
2021
Paraiso Road Gang
Paraiso Road Gang
2019
Noche con Rubén Blades
Noche con Rubén Blades
2018
Medoro Madera
Medoro Madera
2018

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1992Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieCrazy from the HeartNominated
1991Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieThe Josephine Baker StoryNominated