I really think that music itself, being one of the greatest possible vehicles for mass communication, should be probed to its extremes, to see how effective it can actually become, which is one of the reasons why I became also interested in presenting political points of view. Ruben Blades communicationeffectiveextreme share on social
To fix Panama, you need more than charisma and records: you need a program of action. Ruben Blades actioncharismafix Change image and share on social
I think being born in Panama was a blessing because Panama is a port city. It's a really - the mentality is that - I remember that of admitting things in. You know, ports, ideas come in and out all the time. Ruben Blades admitbearbless share on social
I decided we should book ourselves, so I started booking the band. Ruben Blades bandbookdecide Change image and share on social
So that in 1974, when I graduated as a lawyer, I figured I'm not going to be a lawyer under a military regime. Ruben Blades figuregraduatelawyer Change image and share on social
What is interesting in this is the exchange of music that occurred between New Orleans and Cuba, I mean, they had ferries that would go from one port to another. Ruben Blades cubaexchangeferry Change image and share on social
Basically, I would like to be considered for roles that are well-written. I think that part of the problem that we've had as actors is that they insist on looking at us as Latino actors and not as actors, period. Ruben Blades actorbasicallyconsider share on social
You know, it was uncomfortable doing the same thing. I don't like a rut. Ruben Blades rutthinguncomfortable Change image and share on social
I was the first person to come into New York with a Latin American point of view which was also very much influenced by political happenings in Latin America. Ruben Blades americaamericanhappening Change image and share on social
They're making a ton of money, and no one is getting a nickel. Ruben Blades makemoneynickel Change image and share on social
