Rubén Blades:
A Man and His Music
The definitive Rubén Blades career retrospective, featuring 27-digitally restored-tracks from the celebrated singer known as the "Poet of Salsa." Discover the brilliant verses from the all-time salsa classic "Pedro Navaja" to the lovely chords
of the romantic "Carla C." Rubén Blades redefined what it meant to be a salsa singer, with socially conscious lyrics and trailblazing rhythms. The new compilation includes exclusive liner notes and rare photographs.
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Metiendo Mano
Willie Colón Presents Rubén Blades
The beginning of the best selling partnership in the history of salsa, Metiendo Mano features the Fania debut of the Rubén Blades. After leaving Héctor Lavoe—his singing partner—Bandleader Willie Colón searched for a new singer and found the great Panamanian Rubén Blades. Their debut rocked the established salsa world with socially conscious songs and new hot rhythms. The pair would go on to become the best selling duo in Latin music, and this is where it all began.