http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4113&rws=%2Fruben-blades%2Ftop-tracks.rssRuben Blades is the Renaissance man of Salsa. A Panamanian who eventually went to Harvard Law School, he became the unlikely star of the New York Latin scene in the mid-1970s. This "Latin Springsteen" began singing with Willie Colon around that time, and their collaboration album <I>Siembra</I> stands as the most popular Salsa recording of all time. "Pedro Navaja," an irresistible Latin everyman of the barrio, captivated all of Latin America with its Salsa-fied "Mack the Knife" theme. Blades' lyrics often contain a historical poetry that relates to Pan-American themes, and his easy delivery underscores his natural voice as he tackles political themes with self-effacing humor. He has also recorded in English and has enjoyed modest success as an actor in film and television. In more recent years, he has experimented in other styles of Latin music while devoting his energy to his new political party in Panama and his subsequent bid for the presidency. - Robert LeaverCaribbeanen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:18:16 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4113&rws=%2Fruben-blades%2Ftop-tracks.rss Ruben Blades is the Renaissance man of Salsa. A Panamanian who eventually went to Harvard Law School, he became the unlikely star of the New York Latin scene in the mid-1970s. This "Latin Springsteen" began singing with Willie Colon around that time, and their collaboration album <I>Siembra</I> stands as the most popular Salsa recording of all time. "Pedro Navaja," an irresistible Latin everyman of the barrio, captivated all of Latin America with its Salsa-fied "Mack the Knife" theme. Blades' lyrics often contain a historical poetry that relates to Pan-American themes, and his easy delivery underscores his natural voice as he tackles political themes with self-effacing humor. He has also recorded in English and has enjoyed modest success as an actor in film and television. In more recent years, he has experimented in other styles of Latin music while devoting his energy to his new political party in Panama and his subsequent bid for the presidency. - Robert Leaver http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.24999274&variant=play&rws=%2Fruben-blades%2Ftop-tracks.rss Caribbean Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ruben Blades on Rhapsody Online 24999274 tra.24999274 Ruben Blades art.4113 0.99 Siembra 30th Anniversary Edition alb.24995070 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/1/0/8/1518013_170x170.jpg 2008-11-18 00:00:00.0 2008-10-21 00:00:00.0 true Pedro Navaja tra.24999274 444000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.24999274&variant=play&rws=%2Fruben-blades%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.24999274&variant=data&rws=%2Fruben-blades%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.23229876&variant=play&rws=%2Fruben-blades%2Ftop-tracks.rss Caribbean Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Ruben Blades on Rhapsody Online 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