‘I’m not a quitter!’ Rubén Blades, the salsa supremo who acted with Jack Nicholson, inspired Bad Bunny – and served as Panama’s tourism minister
As he prepares to play the UK, the 25-Grammy-winning musician (and Harvard law graduate) looks back on his astonishing journey from the barrios of Panama City to global stardom.
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Rubén Blades has won 25 Grammy Awards.
He is a Harvard law graduate.
Blades has acted alongside Jack Nicholson.
He served as Panama's tourism minister.
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Update at 15:07 UTC on 2026-06-30
Guardian Music reported As he prepares to play the UK, the 25-Grammy-winning musician (and Harvard law graduate) looks back on his astonishing journey from the barrios of Panama City to global stardom “Well, I’ve been around,” says Rubén Blades, accurately. One of.
Sources: Guardian Music