Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades is a legendary Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, and actor, renowned for his socially conscious lyrics and contributions to the genre. He is celebrated for his storytelling ability through music and has influenced generations of Latin artists.
Born on Sep 16, 1949 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,512 | $89,000 | 86$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,222 | $76,000 | 74$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 47,333 | $350,000 | 326$ |
| Totals | 3 | 66,045,562 | 62,067 | $515,000 | 486$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Rubén Blades is mentioned as a legend in the salsa category.
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Dominican Republic:
Rubén Blades is a musician who wrote a song that reflects on empathy and understanding others' suffering.
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Panama:
Rubén Blades commented on the poor waste collection in San Miguelito on his personal blog.
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Spain:
Rubén Blades is a Panamanian artist referenced in the article for his song that emphasizes the connection to land and change.
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Panama:
Rubén Blades published a special Christmas production on social media.
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Panama:
Rubén Blades questioned the lack of clarity regarding the real number of victims of the U.S. invasion of Panama.
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Dominican Republic:
Rubén Blades is a figure admired by Pavel Núñez, who pays homage to him in his performances.
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Dominican Republic:
Rubén Blades described Ithier as an inspiration for everyone and an important person for Puerto Rico and the world.
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Panama:
Rubén Blades is a special guest at the new restaurant Callejón del Casco, known for his love of traditional Panamanian cuisine.
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Panama:
Rubén Blades is a Panamanian singer-songwriter whose song 'Patria' was played during the celebrations for Panama's qualification to the World Cup 2026.
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