Ruben Blades Nominated for Two Latin Grammys

Panamanian salsa singer, actor and former tourism minister Ruben Blades received two Latin American Grammy nods this year.

His “Las Calles” song is nominated in the Song of the Year category and his “Cantares del Subdesarollo” production in the Best Singer/Songwriter category.

The Latin American Grammy Awards will take place on November 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will air live on Univision.

The leaders with four nominations each are:

Mario Domm: Album Of The Year and Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for Dejarte De Amar (as a member of Camila); Record Of The Year for “Mientes” (as a member of Camila); and Song Of The Year for “Mientes” (with Mónica Vélez).

Jorge Drexler: Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year for “Una Canción Me Trajo Hasta Aquí”; Best Singer-Songwriter Album for Amar La Trama; and Best Long Form Music Video for La Trama Circular.

Juan Luis Guerra: Album Of The Year and Best Contemporary Tropical Album for A Son De Guerra; and Best Tropical Song and Best Short Form Music Video for “Bachata En Fukuoka.”

Alejandro Sánz: Album Of The Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Album for Paraíso Express; and Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year for “Desde Cuando.”

Ruben Blades