Reading: ‘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

Reading about Rubén Blades was like stepping into a vibrant salsa rhythm that made me want to sway along. His journey from the barrios of Panama City to international stardom and his diverse range of achievements, from being a Harvard law graduate to serving as his country's tourism minister, is truly inspiring. It makes me feel proud to be part of a world where such unique talents flourish, defying boundaries and leaving their mark on global music culture.

― www.theguardian.com

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/30/ruben-blades-salsa-megastar-jack-nicholson-bad-bunny-tourism-minister