Rubén Blades Wasn’t Supposed to Be a Salsa Star
Rubén Blades recounts his unpredictable journey from a record-company mailroom to the top of the salsa charts.
October 10, 2023
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Episode 753 · October 10, 2023
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Rubén Blades Wasn’t Supposed to Be a Salsa Star
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Rubén Blades recounts his unpredictable journey from a record-company mailroom to the top of the salsa charts.
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