Rubén Blades Shares Memories of Working with Willie Colón and his Time at Billboard Latin Music Week Grammy-winning artist Rubén Blades looks back on his successful career and shares stories of his time working with Willie Colón. He also reflects on his experience at The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week where he joins a long list of legendary artists celebrating the rich history of Latin music. Rubén Blades reflects on his legendary career revisiting his biggest hits and sharing memories of working with Willie Colón. Music can unite people he says and notes that he never expected to become a major salsa singer or actor. Billboard Latin Music Week Celebrates Latin CultureHis experience appearing at The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week serves as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture. This week of programming includes artist conversations panels live performances hands-on workshops brand activations and more. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards coincides with Latin Music Week taking place on the final day October 22. These events have become essential gatherings in the music industry with major stars attending and performances taking place.Rubén Blades joins a long list of legendary artists sharing stories and celebrating the rich history of Latin music at Billboard Latin Music Week. The event serves not only as a celebration but also as a chance for networking and professional development. Latin music is a vibrant and thriving genre that has captured the hearts of people around the world.Latin Music Impacts American CultureIt has also had a significant impact on American culture with many artists blending Latin music with other genres to create unique sounds