It was a free NYC concert which attracted thousands of Rubén Blades fans from all parts of the world. They came out to enjoy a night of salsa music and dancing. And for Blades performing his hits hasn't slowed down at all. He is in full swing to securing a music career as an iconic salsa performer. Well, in actuality, for many salsa music enthusiasts or critics, Rubén Blades has reach iconic salsa status many years ago. Not to mention, he also accomplished a successful acting career and as an influential activist for the urban Latino community.
Many fans have enjoyed plenty of Rubén Blades' performances in New York City but unfortunately many was left out in the streets from this particular concert at the Damrosch Park Bandshell in Lincoln Center, NYC. It could have been their worst concert experience, however it was a experience that was entertaining and enjoyable. Why was it enjoyable? Because the show was part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival and its was an outdoor festival open for the public to listen and watch.
Not everyone had a good seat. Some of the crowd audience watched the performances from the city streets through a protect screen that was used to make it look something similar to a closed venue. It didn't matter because the sound of the music was vibrant for everyone to hear and dance the night away.
Overall, the entire scene was exuberant. Rubén Blades delivered several of his classic songs while providing the audience with a little brief history of his musical journey for them to take home and remember.
VIDEO: Ruben Blades performs El Cantante. (Tribute to Hector Lavoe)
To see more pictures of the concert click here. Photographs by Kevin Yatarola.
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