Rubén Blades is an acclaimed Panamanian singer, musician and actor known for albums like Buscando America and hits like "Pedro Navaja."
Synopsis
Born on July 16, 1948, in Panama City, Panama, Rubén Blades released his debut album From Panama to New York in 1968. Often singing socially aware music, he grew a career as a solo artist and with the band Guarare. With Willie Colón he had the massive salsa hit "Pedro Navaja" and has also acted in film. Having earned a Harvard MA in international law, he ran for the Panamanian presidency in 1994.