{
  "id": 15986202,
  "title": "Icon Q&A With Rubén Blades | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/icon-q-a-with-ruben-blades-billboard-latin-music-week-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T02:18:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/video/icon-qa-with-ruben-blades-billboard-latin-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In an exclusive Q&A at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, salsa legend Rubén Blades opens up about his illustrious career, reminiscing on his biggest hits and sharing cherished memories of collaborating with the late Willie Colón. Blades discusses the unifying power of music, recounting how it transcends barriers and brings people together. He also reveals his surprise at becoming a prominent salsa singer and actor, and shares his experience appearing on the popular TV series The Walking Dead. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, held from Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, will be a vibrant celebration of Latin music and culture, featuring a variety of programming including artist conversations, panels, live performances, workshops, and networking opportunities. The week culminates with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Oct. 22, airing live on Telemundo and Peacock.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}