Rubén Blades, at 78 years old, delivered a strong vocal performance alongside the Roberto Delgado Big Band, showcasing his enduring talent as a 'poet of the people.'

The new open-air BARTS Festival in Barcelona's Poble Espanyol is nearing its final weeks, featuring a legendary lineup including Rubén Blades, ZZ Top, and Morrissey. The festival promises an experience beyond just concerts.

Latin music icon Rubén Blades, named Billboard's 2026 Indie Icon, discusses his decades-long career in art and activism, emphasizing his path to independence.

The BARTS Festival is concluding its edition with performances by international artists María Becerra, Rubén Blades, and Morrissey at Poble Espanyol, solidifying its reputation as a major summer music venue in Barcelona.

Billboard celebrated artists and executives at its 2026 Indie Power Players event, where RAYE received the Indie Spirit Award and Rubén Blades was honored with the Icon Award. The event recognized significant contributions to the independent music industry.

Musician Rubén Blades, currently on his European tour, announced that he plans to publish his memoirs next year, a project he was encouraged to undertake by Gabriel García Márquez.

Latin American music legend Rubén Blades, currently touring Spain, reflects on his early career, his traumatic departure from Panama over 50 years ago, his views on reggaeton, and his plans to return to his homeland.

Billboard's Indie Power Players 2026 event saw Rubén Blades and Richard Gottehrer receive Lifetime Awards, Zena White honored as Executive of the Year, and RAYE presented with the Indie Spirit Award.

Blades shared an expanded tribute on his website and remembered Colón as a close friend, collaborator, and 'titan of salsa'