Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades, the legendary Panamanian musician and former politician, joins journalist Graciela Mochkovsky for an engaging conversation. They discuss Blades’ ability to blend social commentary with salsa music, his journey from law school to global fame, and the political implications of songwriting, stressing the difference between art and propaganda. He shares insights on the importance of representation for Latinos in media and his collaborations with younger artists, all while emphasizing salsa's unique power to unite people on the dance floor.

Rubén Blades, a Panamanian-born singer who has been spreading the gospel of salsa music for half a century, discusses his unexpected journey to salsa stardom, his career as an actor on 'Fear the Walking Dead', and his desire to create a conversation through music.