# Rubén Blades on Music Unity and The Walking Dead

> Rubén Blades discusses music's unifying power and his role in The Walking Dead.
- Title: Rubén Blades on Music Unity and The Walking Dead · Billboard
- Summary: Rubén Blades discusses music's unifying power and his role in The Walking Dead. Rubén Blades reflects on his career, hits, and working with Willie Colón…
- Keywords: ruben blades, willie colón, the walking dead, billboard latin music week, faena forum miami beach, october 2026, Rubén, Blades, Music, Unity, Walking, Dead
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/video/icon-qa-with-ruben-blades-billboard-latin-music
- Author: Katie Cao
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:18:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ruben blades, willie colón, the walking dead, billboard latin music week, faena forum miami beach, october 2026
## Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades reflects on his legendary career, revisits his biggest hits and shares memories of working with Willie Colón.
## The Walking Dead
He discusses how music can unite people, why he never expected to become a major salsa singer or actor, and his experience appearing on The Walking Dead.
## Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach.
## Key takeaway

Rubén Blades reflects on his career, hits, and working with Willie Colón while sharing his experience on The Walking Dead.