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Rubén BladesRubén Blades Bellido de Luna (born July 16, 1948),professionally known as Rubén Blades (Spanish pronunciation:[ruˈβen ˈblaðes], but [ˈbleðz] in Panama and within thefamily[1]), is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, actor,Latin jazz musician, and activist, performing musically mostoften in the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz genres. As songwriter,Blades brought the lyrical sophistication of Central Americannueva canción and Cuban nueva trova as well as experimentaltempos and politically inspired Nuyorican salsa to his music,creating thinking persons’ (salsa) dance music. Blades hascomposed dozens of musical hits, the most famous of which is“Pedro Navaja,” a song about a neighborhood thug who appearsto die during a robbery (his song “Sorpresas” continues thestory), inspired by “Mack the Knife.” He also composed andsings “Patria” (Fatherland), which many Panamanians considertheir second national anthem.
He is an icon in Panama and is much admired throughout LatinAmerica and Spain, and managed to attract 18% of the vote inhis failed attempt to win the Panamanian presidency in 1994.In September 2004, he was appointed minister of tourism byPanamanian president Martín Torrijos for a five-year term. Heholds a Licenciado en Derecho law degree from the Universityof Panama and an LL.M in International Law from HarvardUniversity. He is married to singer Luba Mason. Familyhistory and early life
Blades was born in Panama City, Panama, the son of Cubanmusician and actress Anoland Díaz (real surname Bellido deLuna), and Colombian Rubén Darío Blades, Sr., a giftedathlete, percussionist and later a graduate of the FederalBureau of Narcotics in Washington, DC. His mother’s great-uncle, Juan Bellido de Luna, was active in the Cubanrevolutionary movement against Spain and was later a writerand publisher in New York. Blades’s paternal grandfather,
Rubén Blades, was an English-speaking native of St. Lucia whocame to Panama as an accountant. His family is not quite surehow the Blades family ended up in St. Lucia, but when hisgrandfather relocated to Panama, he lived in the PanamanianBocas del Toro Province. Ruben Blades thought until recentlythat his grandfather had come to Panama to work on the PanamaCanal, as he tells in the song “West Indian Man” on the albumAmor y Control (“That’s where the Blades comes from”) (1992).He explains the source and the pronunciation /ˈbleɪds/ of hisfamily surname, which is of English origin, in his web showShow De Ruben Blades (SDRB).
In Blades’ early days, he was a vocalist in Los Salvajes delRitmo and also a songwriter and guest singer with aprofessional Latin music conjunto; Bush y sus Magníficos. Hisstrongest influence of the day was the Joe Cuba sextet andCheo Feliciano, whose singing style he copied to the point ofimitating his voice tone and vocal range.1970s – 1980s
Blades earned degrees in political science and law at theUniversidad Nacional de Panama and performed legal work at theBank of Panama as a law student. Upon his graduation in 1974,Blades moved to the United States, staying temporarily withhis exiled parents in Miami, Florida before moving to New YorkCity. Perhaps his first professional “gig” as singer andcomposer was with Pete Rodriguez La Magnifica Orchestra, underthe musical direction of trumpetist Tony Pabon, including songhits such as “Descarga Caliente” and “De Panama a NewYork”,recorded on Alegre records label around 1970 in New York City.Blades began his formal musical career in New York writingsongs while working in the mailroom at Fania Records,perceived as a talented songwriter who still had to develop asinging style of his own. The mailroom job was a goodopportunity to stay close to the company until the rightopportunity came along. Soon Blades was working with salserosRay Barretto and Larry Harlow. Shortly thereafter, Blades
started collaborating with trombonist and bandleader WillieColón, and they recorded several albums together andparticipated in albums by plena singer Mon Rivera and theFania All Stars.
Blades’ first notable hit was a song on the 1977 albumMetiendo Mano that he had composed in 1968: “Pablo Pueblo,” ameditation about a working-class father who returns to hishome after a long day at work. The song later became hisunofficial campaign song when he ran for president of Panama.The Colón and Blades recording on the same album of Tite CuretAlonso’s composition, “Plantación Adentro,” which dealt withthe brutal treatment of Indian natives in Latin America’scolonial times, was an enormous hit in various Caribbeancountries. He wrote and performed several songs with the FaniaAll Stars and as a guest on other artists’ releases, includingthe hits “Paula C,” written about a girlfriend at the time;“Juan Pachanga,” about a party animal who buries his pain fora lost love in dance and drink; and “Sin Tu Cariño,” a lovesong, featuring a bomba break. The latter two songs featurepiano solos by Papo Lucca.
In 1978, Blades wrote the song “El Cantante”; Colón convincedhim to give the song to Colón’s former musical partner, HéctorLavoe, to record, since Lavoe’s nickname was already “ElCantante de los Cantantes” (“the singer of singers”). Lavoerecorded it that same year, and it became both a big hit andLavoe’s signature song; a biographical film, El Cantante fromLavoe took the same title. (The film El Cantante told afictionalized version of this story, in which Blades tellsLavoe he wrote the song for him.)
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The Colón and Blades album Siembra (1978) became the best-selling salsa record in history. It has sold over 25 millioncopies, and almost all of its songs were hits at one time or
another in various Latin American countries.
Blades became dissatisfied with Fania and tried to terminatehis contract, but was legally obliged to record several morealbums. Maestra Vida and its follow-up Canciones del Solar delos Aburridos are highlights. In 1984, Blades signed withElektra and assembled a top-notch band (known variously asSeis Del Solar or Son Del Solar) and recorded a number ofalbums with them including the Grammy Award-winning albumsEscenas and Antecedente. Fania continued to release recordingscompiled from their archives for some years afterwards.
In 1982, Blades got his first acting role in The Last Fight(film), portraying a singer-turned-boxer vying for achampionship against a fighter who was played by real-lifeworld-champion boxer Salvador Sánchez. In 1984, he releasedBuscando América, and in 1985, Blades gained widespreadrecognition as co-writer and star of the independent filmCrossover Dreams as a New York salsa singer willing to doanything to break into the mainstream. Blades also began hiscareer in films scoring music for soundtracks. Also in 1985,he earned a master’s degree in international law from HarvardLaw School. He was also the subject of Robert Mugge’sdocumentary The Return of Ruben Blades, which debuted at thatyear’s Denver Film Festival.
After winning his first Grammy Award for Escenas in 1986, herecorded the album Agua de Luna based on the short stories offamed writer Gabriel García Márquez in 1987. The next year hereleased the English-language collaboration Nothing But theTruth with rock artists Sting, Elvis Costello, and Lou Reedthe same year as the more traditionally salsa Antecedente,another Grammy Award winner.
The English-language album received disappointing reviews, buthe answered his critics, “I do not believe in the notion thatone is condemned to do something because he looks in a certainway or speaks a certain language. To me, music is a universal
thing, and I have always been interested in the directionsoffered me by music in English, directions I could not find,concretely in terms of construction, with the Afro-Cubanrhythms I’d always worked with. I also wanted to leavetestimony of the meeting of urban tropical music with rock ‘nroll”.
Blades had also contributed guest vocals in English to “BitterFruit” a song on the 1984 album Freedom – No Compromise byLittle Steven
During the 1990s, he acted in films and continued to makerecords with Seis/Son del Solar. In 1994 he mounted hisunsuccessful presidential bid, founding the party MovimientoPapa Egoró. The album that followed this experience was LaRosa de los Vientos with songs by other Panamaniansongwriters, using all Panamanian musicians.
In 1996, Blades along with Son Miserables performed “No TeMiento (I Am Not Lying [to you])” for the AIDS benefit albumSilencio=Muerte: Red Hot + Latin produced by the Red HotOrganization.
In 1997, Blades headed the cast of singer/songwriter PaulSimon’s first Broadway musical, The Capeman, based on a truestory about a violent youth who becomes a poet in prison,which also starred Marc Anthony and Ednita Nazario.
His many film appearances include The Milagro Beanfield War(1988), The Two Jakes (1990), Predator 2 (1990), Mo’ BetterBlues (1990), Color of Night (1994), and Devil’s Own (1997).In 1999, he played Mexican artist Diego Rivera in Tim Robbins’Cradle Will Rock. In the 2003 film Once Upon a Time in Mexico,starring Johnny Depp, Antonio Banderas, and Willem Dafoe, heplayed the role of a retired FBI agent.
Blades’ 1999 album Tiempos, which he recorded with musiciansfrom the Costa Rican groups Editus and Sexteto de Jazz Latino,represented a break from his salsa past and a further
rejection of commercial trends in Latin music. Ironically, thealbum won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. Even moreeclectic was the 2002 album Mundo with the 11-member EditusEnsemble and bagpiper Eric Rigler, which incorporatedinstruments from around the world. The same year, he guestedon world music artist Derek Trucks’ album, Joyful Noise.
In 2003 he followed the World Music Grammy and Latin Grammywinner Mundo with a web site free-download project. As he saidin 2005 when receiving the ASCAP Founders Award about his non-commercial choices, “That’s the way I think.”
In 2004, he put his artistic careers on hold when he beganserving a five-year appointment as Panama’s minister oftourism. Beginning in June 2007, however, Blades turned someof his attention back to his artistic career, presenting an“online tv show” titled Show de Ruben Blades (SDRB) on hiswebsite.
In November 2005 he received an honorary degree from theBerklee College of Music.
During the summer of 2008 he took a leave of absence for amini-tour in Europe, backed by the Costa Rican band Son deTikizia. When his government service was completed in June2009, he reunited the members of Seis del Solar for the 25thanniversary of Buscando America in an ambitious tour of theAmericas.
In June 2011, Blades was honored with an ASCAP Harry ChapinHumanitarian Award for his selfless charitable work world-wide– an award presented by ASCAP and charity partner WhyHunger.
DiscographyA Las Seis – (1968) Rubén Blades & Los Salvajes DelRitmo – Panamanian conjunto bandaFrom Panama to New York (1970) – Rubén Blades & la
Orquesta de Pete RodriguezBarretto – with Ray Barretto orchestra (1975)La Raza Latina – Salsa Suite with Larry Harlow and hisorchestra Harlow (1977)Fania All Stars Tribute To Tito Rodríguez (1976)Jorge Dalto – Chevere (1976)Metiendo Mano (1977) – Rubén Blades & Willie ColónFania All Stars Spanish Fever (1978)Siembra (1978) – Rubén Blades & Willie ColónFania All Stars Crossover (1979)Bohemio y Poeta (1979) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation)Maestra Vida: Primera Parte (1980) – Rubén Blades(produced by Willie Colón)Maestra Vida: Segunda Parte (1980) – Rubén Blades(produced by Willie Colón)Fania All Stars Commitment (1980)Canciones Del Solar De Los Aburridos (1981) – RubénBlades & Willie ColónThe Last Fight (Album) (1982) – Rubén Blades & WillieColónEl Que La Hace La Paga (1983) – Rubén BladesBuscando América (1984) – Rubén Blades & Seis del SolarMucho Mejor (1984) – Rubén BladesCrossover Dreams (1985) soundtrackEscenas (1985) – Rubén Blades y Seis de SolarDoble Filo (1986) – Rubén BladesAgua de Luna (1987) – Rubén Blades y Seis del SolarAntecedente (1988) – Rubén BladesNothing But the Truth (1988) – Rubén BladesOliver and Company (soundtrack) (1988) – BuscandoGuayabaWith Strings (1988) Rubén BladesLive! (1990) Rubén Blades y Son del SolarCaminando (1991) – Rubén Blades y Son del SolarBest of Ruben Blades (1992) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation)
Amor Y Control (1992) – Rubén Blades y Son Del SolarPoetry: The Greatest Hits (1993) –Poeta Latina (1993) – Rubén Blades (UK Faniacompilation)Mucho Mejor [Westwind] (1995) – Rubén BladesTras La Tormenta (1995) Rubén Blades & Willie ColónLa Rosa de Los Vientos (1996) – Rubén BladesGreatest Hits (1996) – Rubén Blades y Seis del Solar(Elektra compilation)Sus Más Grandes Exitos (1998) – Rubén Blades ( Faniacompilation)Tiempos (1999) – Rubén Blades y EditusSembra Y Otros Favoritos Salsa Para Siempre (2001) –Rubén Blades & Willie Colón (Fania compilation)Best (2001) – Rubén Blades (Fania compilation)Salsa Caliente De Nu York (2002) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation)Mundo (2002) – Rubén Blades y Editus EnsembleJoyful Noise (2002) – The Derek Trucks Band (Ka-Ma-Lay)rubenblades.com/cd (2003) Rubén Blades etc. (downloadproject)Una Decada (2003) – Rubén Blades (Sony compilation)Experencia Ruben Blades (2004) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation)Lo Mejor, Vol. 1 (2004) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation, import as O Melhor Vol. 1)Lo Mejor, Vol. 2 (2004) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation, import as O Melhor Vol. 2)Across 110th St. (2004) – Spanish Harlem Orchestrafeaturing Rubén BladesGanas (2005)Maestro de la Fania (2005) – Rubén Blades (Faniacompilation)Cantares del Subdesarrollo (2009) – Rubén BladesTodos Vuelven Live, Volume I & II (2010) – Rubén Blades& Seis del SolarEba Say Ajá] (2011) – Rubeén Blades & Cheo Feliciano
(Latin Grammy Nominated – Best Salsa Album)Anthology (2012) – Ruben Blades
FilmographyThe Last Fight (1983) – Andy ‘Kid Clave’The Return of Ruben Blades (1985) – himselfCrossover Dreams (1985) – Rudy VelozCritical Condition (1987) – LouisFatal Beauty (1987) – Carl JimenezThe Milagro Beanfield War (1988) – Sheriff BernabeMontoyaHomeboy (1988) – DoctorDead Man Out (1989) (TV) – BenDisorganized Crime (1989) – Carlos BarriosHeart of the Deal (1990)Mo’ Better Blues (1990) – PeteyThe Two Jakes (1990) – Mickey Nice aka Michael WeisskopfThe Lemon Sisters (1990) – C.WPredator 2 (1990) (as Ruben Blades) – Danny “Danny Boy”ArchuletaThe Josephine Baker Story (1991) (TV) – Count GiuseppePepito AbatinoOne Man’s War (1991) (TV) – PerroneCrazy from the Heart (1991) (TV) – Ernesto OntiverosThe Super (1991) – MarlonMiracle on Interstate 880 (1993) (TV) – Pastor BerumanLife with Mikey (1993) (uncredited) – Angie’s DadA Million to Juan (1994) – BartenderColor of Night (1994) – Lt. Hector MartinezJoseph and His Brothers (1993) – Rubén Blades & Strunz &Farah (narrator of animation video)Scorpion Spring (1996) – Border Patrolman Sam ZaragosaThe Devil’s Own (1997) – Edwin DiazChinese Box (1997) – JimCradle Will Rock (1999) – Diego RiveraGideon’s Crossing (2000) TV Series – Dr. Max Cabranes
All the Pretty Horses (2000) – Hector de la RochaAssassination Tango (2002) – MiguelThe Maldonado Miracle (2003) (TV) – CruzOnce Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) – Jorge FBIImagining Argentina (2003) – Silvio AyalaSpin (2003) – Ernesto BejaranoSecuestro express (2004) – Carla’s FatherSpoken Word (2009)For Greater Glory – The True Story of Cristiada (2012) –President Plutarco CallesSafe House (2012) – Carlos VillarThe Counselor (2013)
Credits:Year Album Artist
2014 Latino Stars 2014 Primary Artist
2014 Salsa X SiempreComposer,
Primary Artist
2014 Serie Platino Willie Colón Featured Artist
2014 Tangos Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
2013 8 Lunas Rosana Featured Artist
2013 Alma Miranda! Composer
2013
Amnesty InternationalPresents Get Up! StandUp! Highlights from theHuman Rights Concerts
1986-1998
Primary Artist
2013
Amnesty InternationalPresents Get Up! StandUp! Highlights from theHuman Rights Concerts
1986-1998
Primary Artist
2013 Amor Total Toby Love Composer
Year Album Artist
2013 Clasicos Willie Colón
Composer,Dirigida,
Realization,Vocals
2013 EclipseElements of
LifeComposer
2013 Esto Es Vida Draco RosaFeatured Artist,Guest Artist,
Vocals
2013 Frente a Frente Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2013 Le Son Dancefloor 2014 Composer
2013Les Ch’tis a Hollywood
Dance PartyComposer
2013 M6 Hits Eté 2013 Composer
2013 Party Fun Summer 2013 Composer
2013The Complete Album
CollectionPaul Simon
Primary Artist,Vocals
2013 Vida Draco RosaFeatured Artist,
Vocals
2013Viernes Social: A La
TropicalComposer,
Primary Artist
2013¡Released! The Human
Rights Concerts1986-1998
Primary Artist
2013¡Released! The Human
Rights Concerts 1986: AConspiracy of Hope
Composer,Primary Artist
2013¡Released! The HumanRights Concerts 1990:An Embrace of Hope
Composer,Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2012“Live” In Puerto Rico:
June 11, 1994Fania All-
StarsComposer
2012 AnthologyFania All-
StarsComposer,
Featured Artist
2012 Anthology Willie ColónComposer,
Featured Artist
2012 Anthology Héctor Lavoe Composer
2012 Anthology Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2012Desde Nueva York a
Puerto RicoEddie Montalvo Vocals
2012 Eba Say Aja Cheo Feliciano Primary Artist
2012 El Niño Bonita Ismael Miranda Composer
2012 Greatest HitsFania All-
StarsComposer
2012Hammock House:Eastbound L
Composer,Primary Artist
2012Leyendas De La Fania,
Vol. 3 [2012]Primary Artist
2012Leyendas De La Fania,
Vol. 4Composer,
Primary Artist
2012Leyendas de la Fania,
Vol. 1 [2012]Primary Artist
2012 Pacific Mambo OrchestraPacific MamboOrchestra
Composer
2012 Renaissance Marcus MillerFeatured Artist,Primary Artist,
Vocals
2012 Selecciones Fania Héctor Lavoe Composer
2012 Selecciones Fania Willie Colón Composer
Year Album Artist
2012The Rough Guide toSalsa: Two CD Deluxe
EditionPrimary Artist
2012 Todos Vuelven: Live Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2011 Dos Clásicos Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2011Fania Records
1964-1980: The OriginalSound of Latin New York
Composer,Primary Artist
2011Hammock House: Africa
CaribeJoaquin “Joe”Claussell
Composer,Primary Artist
2011 ImmortalMichaelJackson
Composer,Lyricist
2011John Leguizamo: GhettoKlown – Music from My
Hood
Composer,Primary Artist
2011 Querida MadreComposer,
Primary Artist
2011 The Best of 25 Years Sting Translation
2011Todos Vuelven: Live,
Vol. 1Seis Del Solar Primary Artist
2011Todos Vuelven: Live,
Vol. 2Seis Del Solar Primary Artist
2011Todos Vuelven: Live,
Vol. 2 [DVD]Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2011 ¡Sonó, Sonó…Tite Curet!Tite CuretAlonso
Primary Artist
2010Causes Perdues etMusiques Tropicales
BernardLavilliers
Composer
2010El Cantante: The
OriginalsHéctor Lavoe Composer
Year Album Artist
2010 El Rey [Fania] Tito Puente Composer
2010 Greatest Hits [2010] Héctor Lavoe Composer
2010 Greatest Hits [2010] Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2010 Homenaje a Los Rumberos Edwin Bonilla Composer
2010 IrrepetibleGilberto Santa
RosaFeatured Artist
2010Joyful Noise/Soul
SerenadeThe Derek
Trucks Band
Composer,Cowbell,
Featured Artist,Handclapping,
Vocals
2010 La Herencia [2010]Ricardo Ray &Bobby Cruz
Composer
2010 Latin Lounge: San JuanComposer,
Primary Artist
2010 Live Héctor Lavoe Composer
2010 Lo Esencial de FaniaComposer,
Primary Artist
2010Lo Que Pasó… La
Historia Del PríncipeDe La Salsa
Luis Enrique Composer
2010 Mis Favoritas Willie ColónComposer, Main
Personnel
2010 Mis Favoritas Luis EnriqueComposer,Tributee
2010 Poeta del Pueblo Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2010Ponte Duro: The Fania
All Stars StoryFania All-
StarsVocals, Vocals(Background)
Year Album Artist
2009Cantares delSubdesarrollo
Rubén BladesComposer,
Maracas, PrimaryArtist
2009 Cantora 1 Mercedes Sosa Composer
2009 Cantora, Vol. 2 Mercedes Sosa Composer
2009 En el Fin del Mundo Chambao Composer
2009 Girls Love DJ’s Primary Artist
2009 Got the Bug, Vol. 2Bugz in the
AtticComposer,
Primary Artist
2009 Greatest Hits Ismael Miranda Composer
2009 HavanajamFania All-
StarsPerformer
2009 Krazy Love Luba Mason Vocals
2009 Latin Music USAComposer,
Primary Artist
2009 Latino in Love Primary Artist
2009Métodos de Placer
InstantáneoAleks Syntek
Composer,Featured Artist,Letra, Primary
Artist
2009 Top Latino, Vol. 4Composer,
Featured Artist
2008 30 Duetos Salseros Composer
2008 35 Aniversario Bobby ValentínComposer, GuestArtist, Vocals
2008 A Poeta del Pueblo Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2008Beginner’s Guide to
Latin DanceComposer,
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2008Campeones: A Band and
Their MusicFania All-
Stars
Composer,Featured Artist,
Vocals
2008 Celebridades Luis Miguel Composer
2008Cha Cha Cha, Vol. 1
[Fania]Primary Artist
2008Fania Live 03: From the
Fresh CoastDJ Sake1 Primary Artist
2008Fully Live: Totalmente
en VivoChicos
AventuraComposer
2008 Greatest Hits Willie ColónComposer, GuestArtist, Primary
Artist
2008 Greatest Hits [2008] Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2008I Like It Like That:
Fania RemixedComposer,
Primary Artist
2008Leyendas de La Fania,
Vol. 7Primary Artist
2008 Lo Esencial de la Salsa
Composer,Direction,
Primary Artist,Realization
2008 Los Galanes de la SalsaComposer,
Primary Artist
2008Los de Atrás Vienen
ConmigoCalle 13
Composer,Primary Artist
2008 Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Composer
2008Protagonistas del
Mundial de la Salsa,Vol. 2
Composer,Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2008 Pure Salsa [Universal]Composer,
Primary Artist
2008Salsa: A Musical
HistoryComposer,
Primary Artist
2008The Complete Studio
Albums, Vol. 1Héctor Lavoe Composer, Coro
2008The Essential Guide to
SalsaPrimary Artist
2008The House That AlBuilt: The Alegre
Records Story 1957-1977
Composer,Primary Artist
200715 Salsas Pegaditas de
Los 70Composer
2007A Man and His Music: La
VozHéctor Lavoe Composer
2007 Christian Salsa Primary Artist
2007 El Cantante Marc Anthony Composer
2007Essential Guide to
LatinPrimary Artist
2007Fania Signature, Vol.
IV – Hard SalsaPrimary Artist
2007Greatest Salsa Ever Box
SetPrimary Artist
2007 Juega Billar 8 y Mas Composer
2007Knoxville Jazz for
JusticeComposer
2007 La Herencia Roberto Roena Composer
2007La Historia: The Hit
ListWillie Colón
Composer,Primary Artist,Producer, Vocals
Year Album Artist
2007Latin Legends: Dine in
Good CompanyPrimary Artist
2007Latin Legends: Funk &Boogie Selections
Primary Artist
2007Latin Legends: TheSensual Classics
Primary Artist
2007Latin Lounge Jazz: San
JuanPrimary Artist
2007 Latin in Slo-Mo Primary Artist
2007Leyendas de La Fania,
Vol. 5Primary Artist
2007Leyendas de la Fania,
Vol. 2Composer,
Primary Artist
2007Lo Mejor de Nuestra
Musica PopularPrimary Artist
2007Los Soneros: Voices of
FaniaPrimary Artist
2007 OG: Original Gangster Willie Colón Composer, Vocals
2007 Our Latin Thing, Vol. 2 Primary Artist
2007Panama Jack: Latin
Party MixComposer,
Primary Artist
2007 Pura Salsa Live Ismael Miranda Composer
2007 Ruben Blades Karaoke Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2007Salsa Legende: Best of
SalsaPrimary Artist
2007 Salsa Party Primary Artist
2007 Salsa: Simply the BestComposer,
Primary Artist
2007 Serie Verde Luis Miguel Composer
Year Album Artist
2007Signature Fania: Hot
SalsaPrimary Artist
2007The Greatest Salsa
Ever, Vol. 3Composer,
Primary Artist
2007 The Player Willie ColónComposer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
2007The Rough Guide toSalsa Clandestina
Primary Artist
2007The Very Best of Latin
MusicPrimary Artist
2007Tributo a la Salsa
ColombianaAlberto Barros Composer
2007 Vagabundeo/WanderingsAlexa Weber
MoralesComposer
2006A Very Special Latin
Christmas: Noche de Paz
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2006 Cali Concert Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2006 Curious Tito Rodriguez Composer, Coro
2006Dance Hits Salsa, Vol.
2Composer,
Primary Artist
2006Dance Hits Salsa, Vol.
3Primary Artist
2006El Cantante
[Remember/Fania]Héctor Lavoe Composer
2006Fania: Leyendas Latinas
CenaPrimary Artist
2006Fania: Leyendas Latinas
FiestaPrimary Artist
Year Album Artist
2006Fania: Leyendas Latinas
RomancePrimary Artist
2006Juan Pachanga/Pablo
PuebloRubén Blades Primary Artist
2006Karaoke: Ruben Blades
[DVD]Composer
2006 La Salsa Vive Primary Artist
2006 Las No. 1 de la Salsa Primary Artist
2006 Live! In Concert Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2006Lo Mejor de La
Academia: Gran FinalComposer
2006Mad About Salsa [Box
Set]Primary Artist
2006Mi Historia en La
Academia USAGustavo Composer
2006Oliver & Company
(Original Soundtrack)
Composer,Lyricist,Performer,
Primary Artist,Producer,Unknown
ContributorRole, Vocals
2006Robby & Negro at the
Third World War
Horacio “ElNegro”
Hernández
Composer, Coro,Vocals
2006 Salsa Para Siempre Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2006Salsa Party Time, Vol.
2Composer,
Primary Artist
2006Soneros de Simepre:
Fania Vol. 2Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2006The Capeman: Original
Broadway CastPrimary Artist
2006The Greatest Salsa
Ever, Vol. 1Composer,
Primary Artist
2006The Greatest Salsa
Ever, Vol. 2Primary Artist
2006Twenty Twenty: TheEssential T Bone
BurnettT-Bone Burnett Vocals
2006V.I.P. Los Clasicos de
La SalsaComposer
2006 Very Best of SalsaComposer,
Primary Artist
2006We Love Salsa: Capturethe Ultimate Sound of
Summer
Composer,Primary Artist
2006 ¡Que Viva la Salsa! Primary Artist
200515 Clasicas de Salsa de
InspiracionPrimary Artist
2005 Colección de Oro [2005] Willie ColónComposer,
Primary Artist
2005De Mariposa a Cruz –Juarez: Stages of Fear
Interpretation
2005Desde un Principio:Directo Al Corazon
Luis Miguel Composer
2005 DécadaChicos deBarrio
Composer
2005 En Vivo en el Luna Park Vicentico Composer
2005Exitos de la Epoca deOro de los Panchos:
ContigoLos Panchos Composer
Year Album Artist
2005 Ganas Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2005 Haciendo Bulla Karamelo Santo Composer
2005Karaoke: Hector Lavoe
[DVD]Composer
2005Las 30 Sonideras delMomento: Lo Nuevo y lo
MejorComposer
2005 Las Basicas Sonideras Composer
2005 Latino Power, Vol. 100% Composer
2005Live at the Jazz
ShowcaseDanilo Pérez Composer
2005 Ole Hits… Los #1’s Composer
2005Original Salsa Kings,
Vol. 2Primary Artist
2005 Tropical LatinoComposer,
Primary Artist
2004100 Años de Bolero,
Vol. 1Composer
2004 Acceso Total ManáComposer,
Primary Artist
2004 Across 110th StreetSpanish Harlem
Orchestra
AdditionalPersonnel,
Composer, GuestArtist, Vocals
2004Amor de Novela [Sony
International]Composer
2004 Bad/DangerousMichaelJackson
Composer
Year Album Artist
2004 Collage Luba Mason
Arranger,Composer,Cowbell,Maracas,
Percussion,Spanish
Adaptation,Vocals
(Background)
2004Duende Mix Sonidero,
Vol. 3Composer
2004 El CantanteAndrés
CalamaroComposer
2004El Re-Inventado:Edicion Salsa
Angel Lopez Composer
2004 En Clave de Bolero Primary Artist
2004 En Mi País Coros
2004 Fabulosos ExitosLos FabulososCadillacs
Composer
2004 Hot & Spicy Salsa Countdown Composer
2004 La Experiencia Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2004 Las #1 en SalsaSalsa All-
StarsComposer
2004Latin Dance Party [St.
Clair #2]Composer
2004Leyendas Solamente los
MejoresMiguel Bosé Composer
2004 Lo Esencial [2004] Luis Enrique Composer
2004Lo Mejor Salsa enGrande, Vol. 2
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2004Lo Mejor de Salsa en
Grande, Vol. 3Primary Artist
2004Lo Mejor de Salsa en
Grande, Vol. 4Primary Artist
2004Lo Mejor de la Salsa en
Grande, Vol. 1Primary Artist
2004 Los Rayos Vicentico Composer
2004Marinero en Tierra,
Vol. 2Primary Artist
2004 Music Awards Edition Luis Miguel Composer
2004México Y Su Musica:Boleros Del Ayer
Composer
2004 O Melhor, Vol. 1 Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2004 O Melhor, Vol. 2 Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2004 Palabra de Honor Luis Miguel Composer
2004 Re-Inventado Angel Lopez Composer
2004Ride This: The Covers
EPLos Lobos Composer
2004Robby and Negro at theThird World War (La
Timba No Es Como Ayer)
Horacio “ElNegro”
Hernández
Coro, GuestArtist, Vocals
2004 Salsa Heat!Composer,
Primary Artist
2004 Salsa Pa’ la Calle Composer
2004Salsa: 15 Pulsating
Latin RhythmsComposer
2004 Solo Para Ti Composer
2004 Span [DVD] Bad HaggisGuest Artist,Percussion,
Vocals
Year Album Artist
2004The Greatest Live
Recordings of Fania AllStars
Fania All-Stars
Coro
2004 The Piece Maker, Vol. 2 Tony Touch
Composer,Featured Artist,Guest Artist,Primary Artist
2004 The Ride Los LobosComposer, GuestArtist, Primary
Artist
2004The Studio Recordings
1972-2000Paul Simon Vocals
2004The Very Best of Ruben
BladesRubén Blades Primary Artist
2004Tributo a Neruda:Marinero En Tierra,
Vol. 1 & 2
Composer,Primary Artist
2004Viva la Salsa [Bonus
DVD]Composer
2003 …Till Then Danilo Pérez Composer
200315 Exitos de Super
ReventonLos Joao Composer
2003 30 Exitos Insuperables Luis Miguel Composer
2003 30 Inolvidables Grupo Mojado Composer
200370 Años Peerless UnaHistoria Musical
HermanasAguilar
Composer
200370 Años Peerless UnaHistoria Musical
Los Tecolines Composer
2003 AntologiaToña “LaNegra”
Composer
Year Album Artist
2003Antologia: Boleros,
Vol. 1Composer
2003Antologia: Boleros,
Vol. 2Composer
2003 Bachata de Oro, Vol. 2 Composer
2003 Casa de los Babys Primary Artist
2003 Confesiones Obie Bermúdez Composer
2003 Corazon Enamorado Ursula Sol Composer
2003Don’t Look Back: the
Very Best of the KorgisThe Korgis Composer
2003 Echegaray Echegaray Composer
2003Electrocumbiate Con:
Apache-MixTropicalisimo
ApacheComposer
2003 Emmanuel Presenta… Emmanuel Composer
2003 Esencials: Eclipse ManáFeatured Artist,Guest Artist
2003 Esencials: Sol ManáGuest Artist,Primary Artist
2003 Miles Beyond Suzanne Teng Composer
2003 Por Fin Algarete Composer
2003 Premio lo Nuestro Composer
2003 Reggae – HopChicos deBarrio
Composer
2003 Salsa Shakin’ Composer
2003 Terra Esperanza Composer
2003 The Journey WithinBernie
Williams
Guest Artist,Vocals
(Background)
Year Album Artist
2003 Tren de Vuelta MalangaFeatured Artist,Guest Artist,
Vocals
2003 Trilogia Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2003 Una Década Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist,Producer
2003 Where We LivePrimary Artist,
Producer
2002 15 Gruperos de Corazon Composer
20022003 Ano de Exitos
SalsaPrimary Artist
20025 Idolos de la Cancion
MexicanaComposer
2002 Amándote a la Italiana Luis Miguel Composer
2002Arcoiris Musical
MexicanoComposer
2002 BolerosToña “LaNegra”
Composer
2002Colección RCA: 100 Años
de MúsicaVirginia Lopez Composer
2002Crushed! The Love Song
CollectionHolly Near Composer
2002 El Cantante Rubby Perez Composer
2002 EncuentroJuan LuisGuerra
Primary Artist
2002 Exitos de Siempre Los Joao Composer
2002Heart Beats: Latin
Lovers – Canciones deAmor
Composer
2002 Homenaje a los Grandes 3 Son Salsa Composer
Year Album Artist
2002 Joyful NoiseThe Derek
Trucks Band
Cowbell,Featured Artist,Guest Artist,Handclapping,
Vocals
2002 Latino Taba Co. Composer
2002Les Incontournables de
SalsaComposer,
Primary Artist
2002Los Mas Grandes
Compositores del BoleroAgustín Lara Composer
2002 Mundo Rubén Blades
Composer,ExecutiveProducer,
Primary Artist,Producer,RecordingDirector
2002 Para Toda la Vida Chavela Vargas Composer
2002 Por Amarte Banda Zorro Composer
2002Que Pasa?: The Best of
Fania All-StarsFania All-
Stars
Choir/Chorus,Composer, GuestArtist, Vocals
2002 Revolución de Amor ManáCoros, Guest
Artist, Vocals
2002Salsa Caliente de Nu
YorkRubén Blades
Composer,Primary Artist
2002Salsa en el Carnaval
Miami 2002Composer
2002Solo Lo Mejor: 20
ExitosLuis Miguel Composer
2002 Super Exitos Charanga Power Composer
2001 Antologia Los Panchos Composer
Year Album Artist
2001 Ao Meu Brasil Julio Iglesias Composer
2001Billboard Latin Series:
Best of 1999Composer
2001 Boleros de Oro 2002 Composer
2001 Clasicas de la SalsaLa SalsaClasica
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2001 Classic Salsa Composer
2001 Concierto del Amor Primary Artist
2001 Dame AmorBanda laPirinola
Composer
2001Discoteca: Firin’Latino House, Funk,
Electro
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2001 En Otra Onda Tito Nieves
Featured Artist,Guest Artist,Performer,
Primary Artist
2001En Vivo Desde el Teatrode Bellas Artes Puerto
Rico, Vol. II
Marco AntonioSolís
Composer
2001For the Stars (AnneSofie von Otter Meets
Elvis Costello)
Anne Sofie vonOtter
Composer
2001Latin Legends[Medalist]
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2001 Latin Mix USA, Vol. 3 Composer
2001Latin: The Essential
AlbumComposer,
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2001Live from San Juan,
Puerto RicoIsmael Miranda Composer
2001 Lo EsencialEstados
AlteradosComposer
2001Salsa Caliente de NuYork! [Music Club]
Ray Barretto Vocals
2001Sembra Y Otros
Favoritos Salsa ParaSiempre
Rubén Blades
Arranger,Composer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
2001 SuavementeJohnny
QuintanaComposer
2001The Best of RubenBlades [Charly]
Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2001 Top Latino Salsa Mix Composer
2001 Un Piano Por el MundoGiovanniMarradi
Composer
2001Una Donna Puo Cambiar
la VitaJulio Iglesias Composer
2001V-Xtreme V-Trance V-Dance: Latin Dance Mix
Composer
200014 Canonazos Bailables
2001Composer
2000 15 Exitos Héctor Lavoe Composer
20002000 Latin Grammy
Nominees
Composer,Director,
Primary Artist,Producer
2000 21 Black Jack Luis Miguel Composer
2000 Alma Caribeña Gloria Estefan Composer
Year Album Artist
2000Asi Es la Musica: LaSalsa de Siempre
Grupo SalseroComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2000 Barrio LatinoComposer,
Primary Artist
2000Best of Ruben Blades:Prohibido Olvidar
Rubén Blades Primary Artist
2000 Best of Willie Colon Willie Colón Primary Artist
2000 Bolerisimo, Vol. 2 Composer
2000 Camilo Siempre Camilo Camilo Sesto Composer
2000 De Amor Leonardo Favio Composer
2000 Desde Espana Composer
2000 Edward Padua Edward Padua Composer
2000 Fania SuperhitsComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2000 From Panama to New York Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
2000Grammy Nominados 2000:
Latino
Composer,Primary Artist,Producer, Vocals
2000 Guerrero de Corazón Willie Colón Composer
2000Hard Salsa Dura:
Fuentes Salsa All StarsComposer
2000Hot and Spicy Salsa
Hits [Disc 3]The Countdown
SingersComposer
2000Latin Beats: A Tribute
to Tito PuentePrimary Artist
2000Latin Dance Beats[Silver Sounds]
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
2000Latin Hot!: Hot LatinJazz from the Big Apple
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2000Lo Maximo de la Salsa,
Vol. 2
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2000Major League Baseball
Presents: M.L.B.Caliente
Composer
2000 Mega Latino Primary Artist
2000 Merengue Club Mix 2001Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
2000 Mexican Radio Hits 2000 Composer
2000 Noche de Cuatro Lunas Julio Iglesias Composer
2000 Para Decir Te Quiero Composer
2000 Salsa del Ayer Composer
2000Salsa en la Calle 8Millennium Edition
Composer
2000 Serie 2000Los FabulososCadillacs
Composer
2000 Simplemente Chayanne
Composer, GuestArtist,
Performer,Primary Artist
2000 Strictly MamboThe New 101
StringsOrchestra
Composer
2000 The Foreign AffairHector
MartignonGuest Artist,
Vocals
Year Album Artist
2000Top Latino 2000 [12
Tracks]Composer
2000 Tributo a los Soneros Composer
2000 Unauthorized Marc Anthony Composer
199914 Canonazos Bailables
2000Composer
1999 1941-1944Billo & HisCaracas Boys
Composer
1999 A Caballo [Video] Kinito Méndez Composer
1999Americanos: Latino Lifein the United States
Composer,Performer,Producer
1999 Bachata 2000 Bachata 2000 Composer
1999 Black Negro: Radio Hits Composer
1999 Coure LatinoPerformer,
Primary Artist
1999Cuadernos de la Habana(Notebooks of Havana)
Composer
1999Desde el Mundo de los
EspejosPozze Latina Composer
1999 Epoca de Oro Agustín Lara Composer
1999 Gold CollectionToña “LaNegra”
Composer
1999International Music:Sony Music Around the
World
Performer,Primary Artist
1999Lo Mejor de Lo Mejor
[1999]Agustín Lara Composer
1999 Marc Anthony Marc Anthony Composer
1999 Mas Ritmo LatinoComposer,
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1999 Noche de Salsa Sensual Composer
1999Quien Mato a Hector
Lavoe?DomingoQuiñones
Composer
1999 Salsa de CalleOrquesta Salsa
All StarsComposer
1999 Salsa, Vol. 5 Composer
1999Sony Music 100 Years:
Soundtrack for aCentury
Performer,Primary Artist
1999 Tiempos Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
1999Tributo a Héctor Lavoe
“La Voz”Los Titanes Composer
1999Volare! The Very Bestof the Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings Composer
1999Zona Preferente: MTV
UnpluggedManá Composer
1998100 Years of Latin Love
SongsPaquitod’Rivera
Composer
1998 1937-1947 Desi Arnaz Composer
1998 A Caballo Kinito Méndez Composer
1998 All Star Los Rabanes Vocals
1998 Bravos de Fania, Vol. 2Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998 Bravos de Fania, Vol. 4Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998 Bravos de Fania, Vol. 5Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1998 Cantos de Amor Gipsy Kings Composer
1998 Chinese Box Graeme RevellPerformer,
Primary Artist
1998Colección: LosInmortales
Agustín Lara Composer
1998 Dance with Me
Composer,Engineer,Mixing,
Performer,Primary Artist,
Producer
1998El Sentir de laBachata, Vol. 2
Composer
1998 Film Classics Lalo Schifrin Composer
1998 Latin Mix USA [1998] Composer
1998 Latin Party [Max Music] Composer
1998Los Bravos de Fania,
Vol. 1
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998Los Bravos de Fania,
Vol. 3
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998 Merengue Y Mas Alex Bueno Composer
1998 Planete Caraibe [Box]Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998 Planete Latine Primary Artist
1998Return of Rubén Blades
[Video]Rubén Blades Primary Artist
1998Ritmo Caliente: Best ofLatin House, Vol. 2
Composer
Year Album Artist
1998 Sabor Y Salsa, Vol. 2 Primary Artist
1998 Salsa Al Máximo Voltage Los Titanes Composer
1998 Salsa Caliente [Irma]Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998Salsamania, Vol. 2:
Ayer Y Hoy
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998Saxomania: Presencia de
Hector LavoeHéctor Lavoe Composer
1998 Serie Platino Agustín Lara Composer
1998
Songs of ElvisCostello: BespokeSongs, Lost Dogs,
Detours & Rendezvous
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1998 SueñosManuel
MauricioGuerrero
Composer
1998 Sus Más Grandes Exitos Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
1998This Night Becomes a
RumbaDeep Rumba
Composer,Engineer,Unknown
ContributorRole, Vocals
1997Caracter Latino: Duca-2
MusicPrimary Artist
1997Carnival: RainforestFoundation Concert
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Producer
1997 Coleccion Mi Historia Garibaldi Composer
Year Album Artist
1997Concrete Blonde y los
IllegalsConcreteBlonde
Composer
1997 Deseos Arte Mixto Composer
1997Fania All-Stars withWillie Colon & Ruben
Blades
Fania All-Stars
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1997Jarocho, Rumbero YTrovador de Veras
Agustín Lara Composer
1997 Live Héctor Lavoe Composer
1997 Los Fabulosos CalaverasLos FabulososCadillacs
Composer,Flugelhorn,
Guest Artist,Trumpet, Vocals
1997 Manuela Salsa Blanca Composer
1997 Maxi SalsaComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1997 Merengazo Noventa Composer
1997 Night at Cafe Con LecheComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1997Party Mix, Vol. 2: Best
of 1997 by RosabelComposer
1997 Pedro Marcano 1935-1940 Pedro Marcano Composer
1997 Plastico Machito Ponce Composer
1997 Quieres Ser Mi Amante Camilo Sesto Composer
1997Red Hot + Latin:Silencio = Muerte
Primary Artist,Producer, Vocals
1997 Rough Guide to Salsa Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1997 Sabor y Salsa LightComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1997 Salsa SuperstarsComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1997Serie Platino: 20
ExitosAgustín Lara Composer
1997 Soneros de Ayer Y HoyFania All-
Stars
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1997 Songs from The Capeman Paul Simon
Guest Artist,Unknown
ContributorRole, Vocals
1997Super Bachatazos ’96,
Vol. 2Composer
1997Yo Soy del Son a La
Salsa
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
199620 Anniversary of theNY Salsa Festival:
1975-1995
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1996Constelacion deEstrellas: FaniaPlatino, Vol. 1
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1996Constelacion deEstrellas: FaniaPlatino, Vol. 2
Performer,Primary Artist
1996Contraband: The Best of
Men at WorkMen at Work Composer
Year Album Artist
1996Estrellas de La Fania,
Vol. 2
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1996Greatest Hits [Musica
Latina]Rubén Blades
Composer,Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1996 La Clave Latina Liner Notes
1996 Latin MagicComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1996 Malas Costumbres Machito Ponce Composer, Vocals
1996 Que SustoLos ReyesLocos
Composer
1996 Recuerdo de Amor Composer
1996 Rosa de los Vientos Rubén Blades
Arranger,Composer,
Guitar, LinerNotes, Primary
Artist,Producer,
Vocals, Vocals(Background)
1996Salsa, Vol. 1
[International Music]
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1996 Sueno y Realidad [1996] Grupo Mojado Composer
1996 Taconazos Sin Parar Composer
1996 The Best Rubén BladesComposer,
Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1996Vive La Serenata, Vol.
4Composer
Year Album Artist
1996Willie Colon Presents
Ruben BladesRubén Blades
Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1996World Christmas
[Capitol]
LyricAdaptations,Lyricist,Unknown
ContributorRole, Vocals
1995A Testimonial Dinner:
The Songs of XTC
ExecutiveProducer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
1995Barefootin’
[Collectables]Robert Parker
UnknownContributor Role
1995 Boleros Del RecuerdoBohemios de la
GuitarraComposer
1995Deep Dead Blue, Live at
MeltdownElvis Costello Composer
1995 Desde La Capital Rumba Club Composer
1995 El Campesino Andy HarlowComposer, Vocals(Background)
1995 Hits Tito Rodriguez Composer
1995Live: June 11-1994,
Puerto RicoFania All-
StarsComposer
1995 Loca EnamoradaSonora
TropicanaComposer
1995 Macarena Mix Composer
1995Magic of Salsa Ayer Y
Hoy
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1995 Megadance LatinoComposer,
Primary Artist
1995 Sabor Y SalsaComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1995 Tras La Tormenta Willie Colón
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Producer, Vocals(Background)
1994 Boleros Y Algo Mas Grupo Rana Composer
1994 Conjunto Candela [1994]ConjuntoCandela
Composer
1994 En Vivo en Buenos AiresLos FabulososCadillacs
Composer
1994Estrellas de La Fania,
Vol. 3Fania All-
Stars
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1994Estrellas de La Fania,
Vol. 4Fania All-
StarsPerformer,
Primary Artist
1994Estrellas de La Fania,
Vol. 5Fania All-
Stars
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1994Fania 1964-1994: 30Great Years, Vol. 1
Fania All-Stars
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1994Fania Records 1964 –1994: 30 Great Years,
Vol. 2
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1994Fields of Gold: The
Best of Sting 1984-1994Sting Guest Artist
1994 Flux Usherhouse Composer
Year Album Artist
1994 Hot Club Mixes Composer
1994 Influencias Chayanne Composer
1994Interpretan a Ruben
BladesComposer
1994 La Leyenda Rubén Blades Primary Artist
1994Lo Mejor de Merenhits
92-94Composer
1994Lo Mejor de losMejores, Vol. 1
Luis Miguel Composer
1994 Los Soneros de SiempreComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1994Louie Ramirez y Sus
AmigosLouie Ramirez Composer, Vocals
1994Mexican-American Border
Music, Vol. 1:1928-1958
Composer
1994Poetry: The Greatest
HitsRubén Blades
Composer,Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1994 Romantico Desde Siempre Luis Miguel Composer
1994 Señora Tentacion Lucia Mendez Composer
1994 Simbolo De AmorMaria MarthaSerra Lima
Composer
199314 Exitos Para Bailar y
GozarComposer
1993Boleros Voz YSentimiento
Composer
1993 Collezione Privata Luis Miguel Composer
1993 El MoodioEleventh Dream
DayComposer
Year Album Artist
1993Fania Legends of SalsaCollection, Vol. 1
Héctor Lavoe Composer
1993Homenaje (Canta Kelman
Nunez)Héctor Lavoe Composer
1993 Joseph & His Brothers Rubén BladesGuitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1993 La Salsa de Hoy, Vol. 2
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
1993 Poeta Latino Rubén BladesGuitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1993 Salsa en Grande, Vol. 3Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1993Tesoros de la MusicaAfrolatina, Vol. 3
TodosEstrellas
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1993The Fania Legends of
Salsa, Vol. 1Héctor Lavoe Composer
1993 Viva Mexico [EMI 1993] Composer
1992 Amor y ControlRubén Blades ySon del Solar
Arranger,Composer, CoverArt Concept,
Guitar(Acoustic),
Primary Artist,Producer,
Vocals, Vocals(Background)
1992 AreitoJuan Luis
Guerra y 440Unknown
Contributor Role
Year Album Artist
1992Between Thought andExpression: The Lou
Reed AnthologyLou Reed
Vocals(Background)
1992 Como Siempre Antonio Machín Composer
1992 Cuna De Soneros Composer
1992 Danilo Perez Danilo Pérez Vocals
1992 Decision Seis Del Solar Liner Notes
1992 El Idolo De Mexico Luis Miguel Composer
1992 El LéonLos FabulososCadillacs
Composer
1992 El Que la Hace la Paga Rubén Blades
Arranger,ArtisticDirector,
Choir/Chorus,Composer,Concept,Engineer,
Guitar, Guitar(Acoustic),
Leader, Maracas,Mixing,
Percussion,Primary Artist,
Producer,Recording
Director, Vocals
1992 Feliz Navidad Ismael Rivera Choir/Chorus
1992 Frenesi Linda Ronstadt Composer
1992 Grandes Exitos Willie Colón Composer
1992 Hector’s Gold Héctor Lavoe Composer
1992 Latino Session [#1] Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1992Los Hits Gordos De
Fania
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
1992 Movimiento MusicDoctor Loco’s
Rockin’Jalapeño Band
Composer
1992 Salsa en Grande, Vol. 2Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1992Super Salsa Singers,
Vol. 2Composer, Vocals
1992Super Salsa Singers,
Vol. 3Jerry Masucci
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1992 Tesoro Romantico Special OfferPerformer,
Primary Artist
1991 CaminandoRubén Blades ySon del Solar
Choir/Chorus,Composer,Percussion,
Primary Artist,Vocals
1991Darwin’s Finch Vs. the
Flying SaucersZero One Composer
1991Epoca de Oro de Los
Trios, Vol. 5Composer
1991La Epoca De Oro Del
BoleroSonia Composer
1991 Salsa en GrandeComposer,Performer,
Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1991 Tropical PeopleTropicalPeople
Composer
1990Carnaval de Miami:
Bailables
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist
1990 Que Te La Pongo Garibaldi Composer
1990Routes of Rhythm, Vol.1: Carnival of Cuba
Composer,Leader,
Performer,Primary Artist,
Vocals
1990Rubén Blades y Son del
Solar…Live!Rubén Blades
Arranger,Composer,Guitar,
Performer,Primary Artist,Producer, Vocals
1990 Serenata Danny Rivera Composer
1989 14 Grandes Exitos Luis Miguel Composer
1989 Mosaique Gipsy Kings Composer
1989 Sky Dances Holly Near Composer
1989 Spellbound Joe Sample Composer
1988 …Nada Como el Sol Sting
Guest Artist,Primary Artist,
UnknownContributor Role
1988 Antecedente Rubén Blades Primary Artist
Year Album Artist
1988 AntecedenteRubén Blades ySon del Solar
Composer,Engineer,
Maracas, Mixing,Primary Artist,
Producer,Vocals, Vocals(Background)
1988Do the Right Thing
[Score]Bill Lee
Performer,Producer
1988Do the Right Thing
[Soundtrack]
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Producer
1988 Duets Rob Wasserman Guest Artist
1988 Muevete! (Move It!) Flor de Cana Composer
1988 Nothing But the Truth Rubén Blades
Composer, Guitar(Acoustic), Main
Personnel,Primary Artist,
Producer,Vocals, Vocals(Background)
1988 Ritmo en el Corazon Celia Cruz Guest Artist
1988Ruben Blades with
StringsRubén Blades
Composer,Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1987 BadMichaelJackson
Composer
1987 Freedom No Compromise
Little Steven& the
Disciples ofSoul
Guest Artist
Year Album Artist
1987 Nothing Like the Sun StingGuest Artist,Guitar, Vocals
1987 The Talking Animals T-Bone BurnettGuest Artist,
Vocals
1986 Agua de Luna Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist,Producer
1986 Crossover Dreams Rubén BladesGuitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1986 Doble Filo Rubén BladesComposer,
Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1986 Mistrial Lou ReedGuest Artist,
Vocals(Background)
1985 Beat Street [Video]Performer,
Primary Artist
1985 Escenas Rubén Blades
Composer,Guitar, Guitar(Acoustic),
Maracas, Mixing,Percussion,
Primary Artist,Producer,
Vocals, Vocals(Background)
1985Homenaje a Beny More,
Vol. 3Celia Cruz
Choir/Chorus,Main Personnel,
Vocals(Background)
1985Sun City: ArtistsUnited Against
ApartheidPerformer
Year Album Artist
1985The Return of Rubén
BladesRubén Blades Primary Artist
1984 Buscando América Rubén Blades
Composer,Guitar, Guitar(Acoustic),
Primary Artist,Vocals
1984 Mucho Mejor Rubén BladesComposer,
Guitar, PrimaryArtist, Vocals
1983 Lifeline Ronnie Gilbert Composer
1983Los Grandes Exitos de
Agustin LaraAgustín Lara Composer
1983Tremendo Trio: Celia,
Ray, AdalbertoCelia Cruz Composer
1982 The Last Fight Rubén Blades
Arranger,ArtisticDirector,
Concept, MainPersonnel,Performer,
Primary Artist,Producer, Vocals
1981Canciones del Solar de
los AburridosRubén Blades
Arranger, ArtDirection,Artist
Direction,Composer,Concept,Musician,Performer,
Primary Artist,Producer
Year Album Artist
1981 Fantasmas Willie ColónChoir/Chorus,Main Personnel,
Vocals
1981 La Clave del Sabor Ismael Miranda Composer
1981 Sticky George The Korgis Composer
1980 CommitmentFania All-
StarsChoir/Chorus,
Vocals
1980 Doble Energía Ismael MirandaChoir/Chorus,Main Personnel,
Vocals
1980 Giant Force Ray Barretto Composer
1980Maestra Vida: Primera
ParteRubén Blades
Choir/Chorus,Composer, Coro,Coros, Guitar,
Guitar(Acoustic),Maracas,
Percussion,Primary Artist,Vocals, Voices
1980Maestra Vida: Segunda
ParteRubén Blades
Choir/Chorus,CompilationProducer,
Composer, Coros,Guitar, Guitar(Acoustic),
Guitars, MainPersonnel,Maracas,
Percussion,Primary Artist,Vocals, Voices
Year Album Artist
1980 Siembra Live Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
1979 Bohemio y Poeta Rubén Blades
Composer,Guitar, MainPersonnel,
Primary Artist,Various
Instruments,Vocals
1979 Cross OverFania All-
Stars
Composer, Coros,Musician,Performer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
(Background)
1979 Habana JamFania All-
Stars
Choir/Chorus,Vocals
(Background)
1978 49 Minutes Willie Colón
Composer,Performer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
1978 Comedia Héctor Lavoe Composer
1978 El Albino Divino Larry HarlowVocals
(Background)
1978 Esto Sí Es Lo Mío Ismael Rivera Choir/Chorus
1978 La 8va. Maravilla Roberto Roena Composer
1978 Siembra Rubén Blades
Choir/Chorus,Composer, Coro,
Performer,Primary Artist,Vocals, Vocals(Background)
Year Album Artist
1978 Spanish FeverFania All-
StarsComposer, Vocals
1977 De Todas Maneras Rosas Ismael Rivera Choir/Chorus
1977 El Jardinero del Amor Larry HarlowChoir/Chorus,
Vocals(Background)
1977 Energy to Burn Ray Barretto Composer, Vocals
1977La Raza Latina: A Salsa
SuiteLarry Harlow Choir/Chorus
1977 Metiendo Mano! Rubén Blades
Choir/Chorus,Composer, Coro,
Guitar(Acoustic),Performer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
1977 No Voy Al Festival Ismael Miranda
Choir/Chorus,Composer,
Vocals, Vocals(Background)
1977 Para Gozar Borinquen Tito Gomez Composer
1977 Rhythm MachineFania All-
StarsComposer, Vocals
1977Roberto Roena y suApollo Sound, Vol. 9
Roberto Roena Composer
1976 Con Mi Viejo Amigo Ismael MirandaChoir/Chorus,
Composer, Vocals
1976 Conquista MusicalLa SonoraPonceña
Choir/Chorus,Coro, Vocals(Background)
Year Album Artist
1976De Ti Depende (It’s Up
to You)Héctor Lavoe
Choir/Chorus,Main Personnel,
Vocals
1976 The Legend Tito Puente Composer
1976 Tomorrow: Barretto Live Ray BarrettoGuest Artist,
Vocals
1976Tribute to Tito
RodriguezFania All-
StarsVocals
1976 Union Dinamica KakoVocals
(Background)
1975 Barretto Ray BarrettoComposer, GuestArtist, Vocals
1975 El Judio MaravillosoOrchestraHarlow
Choir/Chorus,Main Personnel,
Vocals
1975 Este Es Ismael Miranda Ismael MirandaChoir/Chorus,
Composer, Vocals(Background)
1975 La Voz Héctor Lavoe
Choir/Chorus,Coro, Guest
Artist, Vocals(Background)
1975The Good, the Bad, the
UglyWillie Colón
Choir/Chorus,Composer, MainPersonnel,Vocals
1975There Goes theNeighborhood
Mon RiveraCoro, Vocals(Background)
1974 En Fa Menor Ismael Miranda Composer
1970 De Panama a New York Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist,Vocals
Year Album Artist
1963 Leroy Walks Again!!Leroy Vinnegar
QuintetComposer
15 Hits Josefa Composer
America’s MusicalLandscape
Jean Ferris Primary Artist
Baby Deli: CancionesLatinas
Baby DeliMusic
Composer
Beat StreetComposer,Performer
Best of Black 2013 Composer
Bravo Hits, Vol. 82 Composer
Caliente! Festival 2011 Primary Artist
Caminando Con Papi Pete Rodriguez Composer
Cinématique Los Camalotes Quotation Author
Club Summer 2013 Composer
Crossover Dreams[Original Motion
Picture Soundtrack]Primary Artist
Dance 2014 Composer
Dancing in the CornOrquesta Alto
MaizComposer
El Bestial Sonido De… Bobby Cruz Composer
El Gallo MaximoCompilation
Composer
Hits 2014 Composer
Latina Party [Wagram] Primary Artist
Live at MontreuxOrquesta Alto
MaizComposer
Year Album Artist
Lo Mejor De LosMejores: Centenary
CollectionLuis Miguel Composer
Lo Esencial De Fania,Vol. 4
Composer,Primary Artist
Lo Esencial De LosFabulosos Cadillacs
Los FabulososCadillacs
Composer
Lo Esencial de Fania,Vol. 1
Composer,Primary Artist
Lo Esencial de Fania,Vol. 2
Composer
Los 101 Mejores Duetos Primary Artist
Los Flamers (2nd Album) Los Flamers Composer
MNM Sing Your Song: SkiEdition
Composer
Mama… Para TiComposer,
Primary Artist
Maximum Hit Music Bestof 2013
Composer
Michael Henson &Heartlands
Michael Henson Composer
Música En Tiempos Composer
Papeete Beach, Vol. 20 Composer
Pure FM, Vol. 4: Bestof
Composer
Pure… Cuba Primary Artist
Rubén Blades Rubén Blades Primary Artist
Salsa Legende: Best OfRuben Blades
Rubén Blades Primary Artist
Selecciones Fania Ismael Miranda Composer
Year Album Artist
Serie Platino Rubén BladesComposer,
Primary Artist
Sound of the WorldPresents: Anywhere on
This RoadPrimary Artist
The Studio Albums1990-2011
Maná Composer
Thee East L.A.Philharmonic
East L.A.Philharmonic
Composer
Todos Vuelven: Live,Vol. 1 [DVD]
Rubén Blades Primary Artist
Ultratop Hitbox Best of2013
Composer
Una Decada: GrandesExitos
Rubén Blades Primary Artist
Yerba Bruja 10 MoAniversario
Yerba Bruja Composer
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub%C3%A9n_Blades