Singer

Panamanian legend Rubén Blades returns to Rose Theater, revealing dimensions of his music he hasn't shared in 20 years. Integrating Brazilian harmony alongside Boca Livre and a classical approach to salsa alongside Costa Rica's Editus, the Grammy Award-winning singer and composer proffers a fresh take on his signature Afro-Cuban sound. Rubén Blades with Boca Livre & Editus Ensemble is co-presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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Rubén Blades With Boca Livre & Editus

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Panamanian singer Rubén Blades helped shape the New York salsa scene in the 1970s, and he’s been keeping people dancing ever since. The 12-time Grammy and 10-time Latin Grammy winner brings a political conscience and sense of connection to his music, combining nueva cancion and Son Cubano with rock and jazz and music from around the world in a grooving mix that still gets people moving—just ask the rock, reggaeton, hip-hop, and salsa artists who call him an inspiration today. Rubén Blades arrives at the Hollywood Bowl with the Roberto Delgado Big Band, twenty incredible Panamanian musicians who have accompanied him around the world for 13 years.

Rubén Blades

Hollywood Bowl

When salsa took over New York City—and then the world—in the 1970s, Rubén Blades was at the heart of it. His landmark albums in classic Afro-Cuban salsa are touched with rock, jazz, and influences from across Latin America and around the world. The 12-time Grammy and 13-time Latin Grammy winner brings a political conscience and sense of connection to his music that still gets people grooving; just ask the rock, reggaeton, hip-hop, and salsa artists who call him an inspiration today. The Panamanian legend returns with Roberto Delgado & Orquestra, presenting his latest production, Fotografías, and hits from across his career.

Rubén Blades & Roberto Delgado Big Band: Fotografías Tour

From the creative team behind Migguel Anggelo’s acclaimed ICONS series comes a dynamic new concert celebrating the music that has shaped Latiné culture worldwide. Led by Migguel’s unmistakable voice, humor, and theatrical flair, ICONS: LATIN RHYTHMS is a joyful celebration of songs generations have loved, danced to, and passed down.

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Rubén Blades

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 30, 2026

Rubén Blades & Roberto Delgado Big Band: Fotografías Tour · Hollywood Bowl

16 - 17 Oct, 2026

ICONS: Latin Rhythms · Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Past events

18 - 19 Oct, 2024

Rubén Blades With Boca Livre & Editus · Jazz at Lincoln Center

Aug 11, 2023

Rubén Blades · Hollywood Bowl

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