RUBÉN BLADES ANNOUNCES U.S. DATES FOR FOTOGRAFÍAS TOUR Latin Music Icon Returns to Kia Center on May 17 in Support of Latest Album


Latin Music Icon Rubén Blades Announces U.S. Dates for Fotografías Tour - Includes a Stop at Kia Center on May 17 - Tickets On Sale This Thursday at 10 a.m. ET 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA [February 2025] – Internationally-acclaimed and 24-time GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning Panamanian singer-songwriter, actor and activist Rubén Blades announces his return to U.S. cities with the "Fotografías" Tour, in support of his latest musical production of the same name. Blades will be joined by the Roberto Delgado Big Band, comprised of 20 Panamanian musicians who have performed with him since 2010. The Fotografías Tour is a limited run of five U.S. tour dates and includes Orlando’s Kia Center on Saturday, May 17. Tickets go on sale the general public on Thursday, February 13 at 10 a.m. ET.

 

The fan club pre-sale for El Barrio members begins Wednesday, February 12 at 10 a.m. ET and ends Thursday, February 13 at 9 a.m. ET. Additional pre-sales including Kia Center, Loud And Live, radio partners and Ticketmaster run concurrently with the fan club pre-sale.

 

“We are thrilled and deeply honored to announce Rubén Blades' U.S. tour,” said Nelson Albareda, CEO and founder of Loud And Live. “Having the opportunity to share his music, talent and legacy with audiences again is a privilege for our company. This tour will be another celebration of his extraordinary career.”

 

Blades will delight audiences with an exquisitely curated repertoire featuring songs from his new album “Fotografías” and Spanish music classics such as “Pedro Navaja,” “Decisiones” and “Amor y Control,” among others.

 

The album, “Fotografías,” continues Blades' collaboration with Roberto Delgado and la Orquesta de Panama. “The band demonstrates its versatility by performing in various formats: two trumpets, three trombones, orchestra and big band,” said Blades. It includes new songs like “Fotografías,” “Emigrantes” and “Hoy por ti,” as well as songs written by Blades, but recorded by other artists throughout his 50-plus-year artistic career.

 

For more information about the new production, visit Fotografías.”

 

The Roberto Delgado Big Band (from Panama) consists of:


 

Roberto DelgadoMusical Director, Arrangements, Bass, Chorus

Idígoras Bethancourt2nd Trombone

Juan Berna, Piano

Avenicio Núñez3rd Trombone

Luis Enrique Becerra, Keyboard, Chorus 

Carlos UbarteBaritone and Soprano Saxophone

Ademír Berrocal, Timbales, Chorus

Carlos Agrazal1st Alto Saxo

José Ramón Guerra, Congas, Chorus

Miguel Arauz, 2nd Alto Saxo

Raúl Rivera, Bongos, Bell

Luis Carlos Pérez, 1st Tenor Saxo 

Daniel Jimenez-Bloise, Drums

Iván Navarro, 2nd Tenor Saxo 

Juan Carlos López, 1st Trumpet

Higinio Flores, 4th Trombone

Alejandro Castillo, 2nd Trumpet

Roberto Ruiz, 3rd Trumpet

Francisco Delvecchhio, 1st Trombone

Emaús Montero, 4th Trumpet

 

Connect with Rubén Blades.

Website | Bio | Discography | Photo Gallery | Grammy Awards | Recognitions  | Articles and Op-Eds

 

Tickets: Tickets start at $31.99. All tickets are reserved. Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. All tickets are reserved. Buy tickets at the Kia Center box office or Ticketmaster.com. All dates, act(s) and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, service, handling and facility fee charges. For Kia Center box office and ticket information, visit KiaCenter.com (phone purchases are unavailable through the Kia Center box office). Kia Center is located at 400 West Church Street and the box office is located on the north side of the Kia Center, near the intersection of Church Street and Hughey Avenue. 

 

About Loud And Live

Loud And Live is an entertainment, marketing, media and live events company that combines music, sports, lifestyle, and content development. Headquartered in Miami and present in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, Loud And Live is driven by its passion for creating engaging experiences for global audiences.

 

About Kia Center

Kia Center, owned and operated by the City of Orlando on behalf of the Central Florida community, hosts games, concerts, family shows and major national events. Since opening in the fall of 2010, the arena has created more than 4,070 jobs, welcomed over 18 million guests, hosted over 3,000 events and generated a $6.5 billion economic output. The Orlando Magic served as the developer and the facility was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando. The 875,000-square-foot, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-certified building features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design with unmatched technology and multiple premium amenities available to all guests. Kia Center was honored with the International Association of Venue Managers' Venue Excellence Award, a distinction bestowed upon facilities that excel in the management and operation of public assembly venues. Additionally, the arena has earned numerous awards, which most notably includes TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award and was named SportsBusiness Journal's Sports Facility of the Year. For more information about Kia Center, visit KiaCenter.com.



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