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.
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Rubén Blades announced his return to Montevideo after 16 years to perform as part of his farewell tour.
Rubén Blades vuelve a Uruguay después de 16 años con la gira con la que empieza su despedida de los escenarios
Uruguay· 2026-03-03Rubén Blades is one of the highlighted artists at the Sevilla Fest.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-02-27
Rubén Blades wrote an honest letter reflecting on his relationship with Willie Colón and the impact of their shared musical journey.
Una carta, un trombón y el tiempo
Panama· 2026-02-25
Rubén Blades despedió a su excompañero musical Willie Colón con un extenso y emotivo escrito en el que repasó su historia compartida.
‘Usted no está muerto, compadre. Al contrario; ahora es que usted comienza a vivir’: Así despide Rubén Blades a Willie ColónPanama· 2026-02-24
Rubén Blades expressed his condolences on social media, highlighting the impact of Willie Colón's passing.
La muerte de Willie Colón: Homenajes en Panamá y el legado de un ícono de la salsaPanama· 2026-02-23
Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on some of the most recognized musical gems of salsa.
Muere la leyenda de la salsa Willie ColónUruguay· 2026-02-23
Rubén Blades is a Panamanian musician known for his collaboration with Willie Colón and his interest in social and political themes.
Willie Colón, el chico malo de El Bronx que revolucionó y popularizó la salsa en el mundo
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-22
Willie Colón had unforgettable collaborations with Rubén Blades.
La historia de "El gran varón" de la salsa
Guatemala· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades sent his condolences to Willie Colón's family and reflected on his vital musical legacy.
Willie Colón murió: Iconos de la Fania se despiden del 'Malo del Bronx': “La salsa está de luto”
Peru· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on the album Siembra, which is considered the best-selling salsa album in history.
Las canciones que hicieron inmortal a Willie Colón y cambiaron para siempre la historia de la salsa
Colombia· 2026-02-22Rubén Blades expressed his sorrow over Willie Colón's death in a post on X.
Bad Bunny faz homenagem a Willie Colón durante show em SP: 'grande lenda'
Brazil· 2026-02-22Rubén Blades was a key collaborator with Willie Colón in redefining salsa music.
Willie Colón y Rubén Blades, el dúo que elevó la salsa y desembocó en enemistadDominican Republic· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades accompanied Willie Colón during his concert in Limón and is known for his friendly demeanor.
La noche en que Willie Colón agotó la cerveza en Limón con Rubén Blades como secuaz
Costa Rica· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades publicly expressed his wishes for Willie Colón's recovery on social media.
Fallece Willie Colón, creador del éxito de la salsa "El Gran Varón"
Honduras· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on the influential album 'Siembra' and expressed his condolences after Colón's death.
Willie Colón (1950 – 2026): adiós al “Malo del Bronx” y símbolo mayor de la salsa | IN MEMORIAMPeru· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades is a celebrated musician who collaborated with Willie Colón on the album 'Siembra' and later defended his work on the album.
¿Por qué pelearon Willie Colón y Rubén Blades? Este fue el origen de la rivalidad que se mantuvo por más de 20 añosColombia· 2026-02-22
Rubén Blades is a renowned salsa musician who worked with Willie Colón.
la amistad de 'El Malo del Bronx' con Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades y Celia CruzColombia· 2026-02-22
Ruben Blades worked extensively with Willie Colon and is another major star of the genre.
Mort du tromboniste Willie Colon, légende de la salsa
France· 2026-02-21His 1978 album Siembra, recorded with Rubén Blades, includes the hit Pedro Navaja.
US salsa legend Willie Colón, vocalist, trombonist and composer, dies aged 75 | US news
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Rubén Blades confirmed the news of Willie Colón's passing and expressed his condolences to Colón's family.
Artistas lamentan muerte de Willie Colón, ‘El Malo del Bronx’Dominican Republic· 2026-02-21
Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on the influential album 'Siembra', which is considered a landmark in salsa music.
Fallece el maestro de la salsa Willie ColónDominican Republic· 2026-02-21
Rubén Blades was a friend and collaborator of Willie Colón, contributing to the evolution of salsa music.
Murió Willie Colón a los 75 años: adiós a la leyenda de la salsa, el ‘Malo’ del BronxCosta Rica· 2026-02-21Rubén Blades expressed his sorrow over the passing of his salsa partner Willie Colón.
Así reaccionó Rubén Blades al fallecimiento de Willie Colón, su compañero en la salsaPanama· 2026-02-21
Rubén Blades is celebrated for his collaboration with Willie Colón, which redefined salsa music.
Los momentos de Willie Colón y Rubén Blades que marcaron la historia de la salsaPanama· 2026-02-21
Rubén Blades, a Panamanian musician, sent a message wishing for Willie Colón's swift recovery during his hospitalization.
Muere Willie Colón, emblemático músico e intérprete de íconos de la salsa como ‘Idilio’Panama· 2026-02-21Willie Colón achieved great success alongside singer Rubén Blades.
Las canciones de Willie Colón que lo convirtieron en un ícono de la salsaHonduras· 2026-02-21Willie Colón achieved great success alongside the singer Rubén Blades.
Falleció Willie Colón, leyenda de la salsa, por complicaciones en su salud | Gente | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2026-02-21Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on the iconic album Siembra.
Quién era Willie Colón: el emblemático salsero que cosechó éxitos junto a Héctor Lavoe y Rubén Blades | Música | EntretenimientoEcuador· 2026-02-21Rubén Blades, a former partner of Willie Colón, also called for prayer chains during Colón's hospitalization.
Willie Colón, leyenda de la salsa, fallece a los 75 años | MúsicaPeru· 2026-02-21
Rubén Blades collaborated with Willie Colón on the influential album 'Siembra' in 1979.
¿Quién fue Willie Colón y por qué su legado cambió la historia de la salsa?Colombia· 2026-02-21