Panamanian lawyer and entertainer Rubén Blades brings together artistry and social awareness as few others on the contemporary music scene have. An award-winning singer and songwriter, successful actor, and Harvard-educated lawyer, Blades revolutionized Latin music with his mellow sound and political message. Later he returned to Panama for a career in politics, before being casted in a major U.S. television show. This updated biography focuses on Blades' life and accomplishments.