Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

artist Panama

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
85,722
Power
869$
Sentiment
8.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 3 8.00 0.52% +20% 4,314,768 26,967 $76,000 475$
Uruguay 2 8.50 0.33% +20% 3,473,730 13,712 $54,000 213$
El Salvador 1 8.00 0.69% +0% 6,486,201 45,043 $26,000 181$
Totals 6 14,274,699 85,722 $156,000 869$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Uruguay Uruguay: Rubén Blades announced his return to Montevideo after 16 years to perform as part of his farewell tour. 9

El Observador: Rubén Blades vuelve a Uruguay después de 16 años con la gira con la que empieza su despedida de los escenarios

Panama Panama: Rubén Blades wrote an honest letter reflecting on his relationship with Willie Colón and the impact of their shared musical journey. 8

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Una carta, un trombón y el tiempo

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Rubén Blades is a Panamanian musician known for his collaboration with Willie Colón and his interest in social and political themes. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Willie Colón, el chico malo de El Bronx que revolucionó y popularizó la salsa en el mundo

Colombia Colombia: Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on the album Siembra, which is considered the best-selling salsa album in history. 8

El Tiempo: Las canciones que hicieron inmortal a Willie Colón y cambiaron para siempre la historia de la salsa