He has won four grammy awards and 25 latin grammy awardsmore than any other latin artist. Blades went on to other projects while the director, leon ichaso, looked for ways to make it work. Also an actor, he was cast as daniel salazar in the amc series fear the walking dead. His socially charged lyrics and explosive rhythms brought salsa music to an. Panamas abner benaim wraps plaza catedral starring ilse. Critically acclaimed director abner benaim takes us on a journey through ruben s 50year career, revealing that ruben might still have both musical and political ambitions. Apertura films panamas pioneering film production company. He lives in ny, where he granted us exclusive access to his life at home and on tour. Ruben blades is not my name new york latino film festival. The first thought that came to my mind that day as i watched ruben blades was what an orchestra blades has. Ruben blades is not my name is a portrait of one of latin americas most important singer songwriters. Chance, panamas top grossing local film ever, ruben blades in not my name and plaza catedral in production winner of. On some 10 solo albums that blend poetry, political observation and salsa.
The entire show record captured not only the feeling on the music, the virtue on the performance and rubens catchy vocals, but it also captured faithfully the audience mood that night. Ruben blades is not my name is a 2018 panamanian documentary film directed by abner benaim. The film is a celebration of this living legend and his struggle to come to terms with his legacy. Ruben blades the return of ruben blades documentary part. Blades has won 17 grammys, acted in hollywood, earned a law degree from harvard and. Our latest films include invasion, panamas first ever entry to the academy awards and winner at many prestigious film festivals worldwide.
One of his most famous hit was the song name pedro navaja. Following studies in political science and law at panamas universidad nacional, blades worked. After it was completed, the film was not immediately picked up for distribution. Ruben blades is on record as not liking this album. Jun 21, 1987 after it was completed, the film was not immediately picked up for distribution. From the start, abner benaims work rises to a great challenge. Following studies in political science and law at panamas. Panamas internationally bestknown helmer, abner benaim ruben blades is not my name has just completed the shoot for his second fiction. Latin singer songwriter who wrote and sang many hits, including pedro navaja and its followup song, sorpresas. This documentary by robert mugge traces the fascinating life of musician, actor and activist ruben blades. Blades is also a stage and film actor and was a candidate for president in panama in 1994. This film explores rubens story, his legacy, and how he deals with being the. He is an actor, known for once upon a time in mexico 2003, safe house 2012 and the counselor 20.
Guest vocals on other artists records are in red, covers by other artists are in green italics. This starstudded documentary offers an intimate portrait of ruben blades, revealing a living legend and his struggle to come to terms with his legacy. The generosity of his heart with which he writes his songs also. Ruben blades biography and filmography ruben blades movies. There were people who thought this project was a sell out. Blades is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed artists in latin music. By june of this year, calle had completed a european tour of about 10 countries, performing 20 concerts in just one month. This organizations exempt status was automatically revoked by the irs for failure to file a form 990, 990ez, 990n, or 990pf for 3 consecutive years. The film takes us up close to one of latin americas most beloved singersongwriters, his music, and the stories behind them. Oct 17, 2019 panamas internationally bestknown helmer, abner benaim ruben blades is not my name has just completed the shoot for his second fiction feature film, plaza catedral, starring. His socially charged lyrics and explosive rhythms brought.
Mar 17, 2018 latinos growing presence at sxsw expands impact on mainstream. Ruben blades at montreaux jazz fest by carlomagno araya. The entire show record captured not only the feeling on the music, the virtue on the performance and ruben s catchy vocals, but it also captured faithfully the audience mood that night. His father, who was born in colombia but raised in panama, was a police detective and a. Chance, panamas top grossing local film ever, ruben blades in not my name and plaza catedral in production winner of the highlight pitch award at the berlinale. Watch ruben blades is not my name online vimeo on demand. Ruben blades turns his talents to movies the new york. Learn more about bladess career, including his music, movies, tv shows, and awards. Blades has won 17 grammys, acted in hollywood, earned a law degree from harvard and even run for president of his native panama. It may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
He was like my artistic godfather, and no record label could say no to my music, because he was behind it at a time when he was the no 1 salsa star in the world. A driving force in popularizing salsa music internationally and a politician for the people of his native panama, he is also a noted actor of stage and screen. The film directed by abner benaim inaugurates a program of latin american and u. In 2018 the documentary yo no me llamo ruben blades ruben blades is not my name by abner benaim was released. Ruben blades is not my name 2018 plot summary imdb. He studied art for 8 years and has directed some of his own.
Saturday, october 19, 2019 film screenings 11 am 9 pm at amc. This is a film about a living legend and his struggle to come to terms. Full name, ruben dario blades, jr july 16, 1948, in panama city, panama. Ruben blades is not my name 2018 the movie database. Tampa bay latin film festival october 1820, 2019 tickets. Ruben blades is not my name is a portrait of one of latin americas most.
His socially charged lyrics and explosive rhythms brought salsa music to an international audience. Documentary latin american icon ruben blades was at the center of the new york salsa revolution in the 1970s. In an intimate way, the film gives us a chance to get to know the artist, his music, and the stories behind them. With ruben blades, residente, gilberto santa rosa, paul simon. Panamas internationally bestknown helmer, abner benaim ruben blades is not my name has just completed the shoot for his second fiction feature film, plaza catedral, starring. Ruben blades the return of ruben blades documentary part 1. Mar 10, 2018 ruben blades is not my name 2018 official trailer hdeng sub trailers planet. Latinos growing presence at sxsw expands impact on mainstream. Aug 02, 2018 the film directed by abner benaim inaugurates a program of latin american and u. Ruben blades biography pennsylvania state university. This organizations exempt status was automatically revoked by the irs for failure to file a form 990, 990. Yo no me llamo ruben blades pelicula home facebook.
Ruben blades is not my name to open new york latino film. This organization has not appeared on the irs business master file in a number of months. Salas plays a 42year old griefstricken woman, alicia, who has severed her ties with married life and society. As a songwriter, blades brought the lyrical sophistication of central american. Appearances as guest background vocals are in purple without track detail. Residente had the words fuerza mapuche be strong, mapuche, written on his back and shared the stage with chilean musicians who do not get the proper recognition in chile. Born in panama city, panama, ruben blades studied and practiced law in. Ruben blades was known for composing songs in the genre of salsa, afrocuban, and latin jazz. Apr 29, 2015 this feature is not available right now.
Latino features and documentaries ruben blades is not my name, panamanian director abner benaims look at the. The south african bad guys show up and gun down rubens entire family, as well as shoot ruben 47 times. Ruben blades is not my name point of view magazine. This is a film about a living legend and his struggle to come to terms with his legacy. He earned his net worth also as a songwriter, latin jazz musician and activist who performs musically in the afrocuban and latin jazz genres most often. Blades is one of the worlds most popular latin american music stars.
Aug 18, 1985 a resident of new york for the last 11 years, mr. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Latin american icon ruben blades was at the center of the new york salsa revolution in the 1970s. Overall the things that work on this record far outshine the shortcomings.
Ruben blades, panamanian musician, actor, and political activist who was one of the most successful and influential salsa musicians of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Yo no me llamo ruben blades ruben blades is not my name esp. A driving force in popularizing salsa music internationally and a politician for the people of his native panama, he is also a noted actor of stage and. I didnt know about his longlost son, however, so that was a revelation to me as i watched the film. I know that he tries to stay ahead of the commercial curve and exerts considerable effort towards staying true to his panamanian and latin roots. For more than half a decade, his songs have seeped into the collective consciousness, and soul, of latin america. Ruben blades tickets 2020, ruben blades tour dates 2020, ruben blades schedule 2020 as one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and ruben blades tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. Ruben blades is not my name 2018 depicts the intimacy, routine and likings of a living legend. He was born in panama and by the time he arrived in new york in 1974 he was already a lawyer with a degree from. The song combines a colombian style with salsa to tell a story of a dangerous person from a neighborhood who gets killed after he tries to kill a lone woman during the night. Upcoming, new, and past ruben blades movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations.
Blades is the son of a percussionistturneddetective and a singerradio performer. Suscribete a nuestro newsletter subscribe to our newsletter. Im grateful to him because hes the one who gave me the chance to show my music. It was selected as the panamanian entry for the best foreign. Panamas internationally bestknown helmer, abner benaim ruben blades is not my name has just completed the shoot for his second fiction feature film, plaza catedral, starring mexicosmore. This film explores rubens story, his legacy, and how he deals with being the man and legend he is. Ruben blades is not my name portrays one of latin americas most beloved singersongwriters in a journey across his 50year career. Ruben blades is not my name 2018 official trailer hdeng sub trailers planet. Latin american icon ruben blades was at the center of the new york. Panamas internationally bestknown helmer, abner benaim ruben blades is not my name has moved into preproduction on his second fiction feature film, plaza catedral, which is set to star mex. Director abner benaim and ruben blades from the film ruben blades is not my name at the 2018 sxsw film festival on march 11, 2018. Panamas internationally bestknown helmer, abner benaim ruben blades is not my name has just completed the shoot for his second fiction feature film, plaza catedral, starring mexicos ilse salas the good girls, and manolo cardona narcos.
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