Salsa
Rubén Blades
Panamanian singer, actor, politician, salsa and social activist
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Biography
Panamanian singer, actor, politician, salsa and social activist
Influence
Pioneered socially conscious salsa, influenced Latin music and politics
Gear
Vocals
Traditional Latin instruments
Fun Fact
Has been both a successful musician and politician in Panama
Quick Facts
Country
Panama
Genre
Salsa
Era
1970-present
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