the latin music icon

Panamanian salsa legend Ruben Blades appears live on stage in North America this summer! With an illustrious career now spanning almost 50 years, the multi-talented singer, actor and activist is known for stellar live performances in which he experiments with many styles of latin music, including Afro-Cuban, latin jazz and politically-charged Nuyorican salsa.

With an incredible 22 Grammy awards overall (11 at the standard Grammys and 11 at the Latin Grammys) his treasure trove of hits have become some of the most beloved pieces of Latino music. Joined by a captivating live band, take a journey through his greatest hits, including "Pedro Navaja," "Plstico," "El Cantante," and countless others that have become part of the Latin music canon.