Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades reacted publicly to the latest Grammy Awards ceremony and left a message that combined congratulations, artistic reflection, and a social stance. The artist shared his opinion on the gala's winners, highlighting Gloria Estefan and Bad Bunny in particular. Blades explained that he first learned through a friend that Gloria Estefan had won in the category where he, Roberto, and his orchestra, among others, were nominated. He stated that he immediately had her congratulated on his social media and assured that, although he did not watch the ceremony live, he later caught up with the rest of the results. Regarding the event, the musician emphasized that an artist's success, beyond personal tastes in their work, gives them a public platform that can be used for good or for ill. In his message, he also congratulated Bad Bunny, who won several awards during the night, including Album of the Year. Blades hailed the achievement as a historic moment, as it was a Spanish-language album awarded in a category traditionally dominated by English-language productions. In addition to the musical recognition, Blades praised Bad Bunny for using his visibility to speak out on social and migration issues. The salsa artist highlighted the importance of speaking out publicly and defending critical stances against government actions, stating that dissent does not make a person an enemy of a country, but rather, he said, it can represent a defense of human principles.
