About Roberto Blades
Born 1962. Roberto Blades is a Panamanian singer and songwriter.
Roberto Blades (born Roberto Bellido de Luna) is a Panamanian Salsa singer. His most popular songs are "Ya No Regreso Contigo", "Lagrimas", "Poquita Fe", "Casco", "Detalles", "El Artista Famoso", "Victima de Afecto", "Flor Dormida" and "Si Estuvieras Conmigo" among many more. He is the younger brother of singer Rubén Blades, the grandson of poet Ricardo Miró, the nephew of sociologist Carmen A. Miró, and the great-nephew of poet Amelia Denis de Icaza.
In 2002, Roberto Blades won the Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album. He has not released a new album since, preferring to work as a songwriter and producer.
In June 2010, Blades appeared on Dateline NBC to discuss Joran van der Sloot. According to Blades, he witnessed van der Sloot's behavior on the night of the death of Stephany Tatiana Flores RamÃrez.
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Who is Roberto Blades?
Panamanian musician
When was Roberto Blades born?
Roberto Blades was born on 2 July 1962 in Panama City.
What is Roberto Blades's occupation?
Roberto Blades is a singer and songwriter.
What nationality is Roberto Blades?
Roberto Blades is Panamanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roberto Blades. https://biography.guide/roberto-blades/
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