Grammy Award-winning Rubén Blades is a wonderfully gifted Panamanian poet and songwriter whose works often take on a political tinge. Raised in a progressive family, his grand-uncle was a ...

Blades won Album of the Year at the Latin Grammys Thursday. At 73, it was a surprise win in an industry that emphasizes youth. The 22nd annual Latin Grammys were awarded this week. In an industry that ...

I read with great interest the recent news that Archbishop Óscar Romero of El Salvador will soon be canonized. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to Romero, clearing the way for his ...

In his brownstone in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, Rubén Blades is wrapping up a call with a business associate when one last question comes to mind: “Hey, when you seeing Bad Bunny?” The friend doesn ...

Ruben Blades is a salsa icon, a TV and film star, who also almost became president of Panama. Now, he is celebrating his 75th birthday. "Pedro Navaja" by Panamanian singer Ruben Blades' is a cult song ...