There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa. From its meteoric rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of sound ...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Singer-songwriter Ruben Blades is joining Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel to perform the Panamanian’s salsa opera “Maestra Vida,” along with more than 140 musicians and ...

After nearly five decades in the music industry, Sheila E. has done something this year she’s never done before — dropped two new albums at once, each with a curious twist. 1) She’s delivered her ...

The salsa poet turned film actor, Panamanian presidential candidate, and minister of tourism (2004-09) has been an infrequent performer in recent years, so take heed. Blades transformed salsa during ...

An eclectic array of musicians will gather in New York to celebrate the pianist’s legacy. Five collaborators and admirers discuss his experiments, artistry and generosity. By Ed Morales Tonya Pinkins ...

The 22nd annual Latin Grammys were awarded this week. In an industry that emphasizes youth, one of the biggest surprises was that one of the top awards went to a 73-year-old musician. Vocalist and ...

CARACAS (Reuters) - Panamanian salsa star Ruben Blades, one of Latin America's best-loved musicians, says he was not inviting foreign intervention in Venezuela's deadly political unrest when he ...