The salsa is a famous music genre from Cuba, but with a touch of Caribbean and Latin American elements. In Panama, this genre has been very well accepted, so that it has become one of the most popular and also one of the most practiced music genres by the population. Also, Panama has taken several artists who have become known internationally. But you may ask, who are they , why they have been recognized as “salsa artists”, also where are suitable places to dance this kind of music?
When we talk about a Panamanian salsa artist, we should mention firstly to Mr. Ruben Blades. The “Salsa” is carried through his blood, since he is the son of Cuban musician Anoland Bellido de la Luna, and his father was Colombian percussionist Ruben Blades Bosques. During childhood, he was in touch with music as he practiced constantly with their parents. …show more content…
In 1978 his album with Willie Colón, “Siembra”, became one of the best Latin music albums sold in history, with songs such as "Plastico" and "Pedro Navaja", with letters marked by love, struggle and hope, focusing on the life experiences of people in Latin America.
Blades continued to record over 50 albums of dance music and reflection, collaborating with artists in a variety of genres and countries. For his works, he won nine Grammy Awards.
When you ask to the people what they think about Ruben Blades and his music, the first thing they will answer is that thanks to him; Panama is known in the world of salsa. And that can be proved by comment of people from other countries, Carlos Cuervo, a 26-year-old engineer who resides in Colombia, believes this about Ruben Blades, "Here in Cali, the capital of salsa in Colombia, Ruben Blades is very admired because of his music, their songs are very danceable, besides the lyrics of his songs make me go away in my mind, they are very realistic and I feel closed to those
When we talk about a Panamanian salsa artist, we should mention firstly to Mr. Ruben Blades. The “Salsa” is carried through his blood, since he is the son of Cuban musician Anoland Bellido de la Luna, and his father was Colombian percussionist Ruben Blades Bosques. During childhood, he was in touch with music as he practiced constantly with their parents. …show more content…
In 1978 his album with Willie Colón, “Siembra”, became one of the best Latin music albums sold in history, with songs such as "Plastico" and "Pedro Navaja", with letters marked by love, struggle and hope, focusing on the life experiences of people in Latin America.
Blades continued to record over 50 albums of dance music and reflection, collaborating with artists in a variety of genres and countries. For his works, he won nine Grammy Awards.
When you ask to the people what they think about Ruben Blades and his music, the first thing they will answer is that thanks to him; Panama is known in the world of salsa. And that can be proved by comment of people from other countries, Carlos Cuervo, a 26-year-old engineer who resides in Colombia, believes this about Ruben Blades, "Here in Cali, the capital of salsa in Colombia, Ruben Blades is very admired because of his music, their songs are very danceable, besides the lyrics of his songs make me go away in my mind, they are very realistic and I feel closed to those