Latin Grammy Person of the Year

The World

Panamanian music legend Ruben Blades received the honor this week at the Latin Grammys. Host Marco Werman pays musical homage, and recalls that Blades is a massive supporter of all types of Latin music, and believes all humans are connected to it through a long history of genetic exchange.

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