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Rubén Blades — Bochinches
Album: Mundo
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:34
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Mi madre no descansó y trabajó hasta preñada,
Por eso, donde ella fuera yo adentro la acompañaba.
Y mi abuelita decía "así nos salió la baraja!
En la casa de los pobres hasta el feto trabaja!"

A la mansión del patrón un negro ha sido invitao,
Lo mandaron a buscar como acto desesperao.
Al no poder curar al señor
Nuestros blancos e ilustres doctores
Del brazo de la patrona llegó San Martín de Porres!

Manejaba su virtud como si ella fuera un taxi:
Por plata iba el pasajero, de la teoría a la praxis.
Su cuerpo, una carretera que accidentó a mucha gente.
Su amor, un huérfano herido,
Siempre buscando pariente.
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Latin with a Middle-Eastern flair.  I can dig it.
Posted 1 month ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I was like, wait...thats The Councilor...say what?? Just a little bit of talent....jeez...
Posted 8 months ago by molson    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:


It's called "What Bill wants to play"
works well for me


Yeah  it's not 'all that'  But i hear a lot more that I  like very much. I'm good. 
Posted 10 months ago by lwgambill48379    [ Reply ]
obra maestra! Grande Ruben Blades...idolo!
Posted 1 year ago by Mahatu    [ Reply ]
 meanderer wrote:

The musicianship in this piece is STUNNING!!!!




I  Agree!!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The musicianship in this piece is STUNNING!!!!
Posted 1 year ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
Well that was a brilliant surprise! Thanks for the wake-up, Bill!
Posted 2 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 bolanrint wrote:

Wow, I've never seen such ignorant comments on such an acclaimed piece of work by Panama's Minister of Arts and Culture. Don't mind the name-dropping, take it for what it's worth. This album is highly acclaimed for its musicianship. Anyone who knows anything about rumba, conga, musica con fuerza, is not surprised to hear that on the first song of this recording, Ruben Blades creates a landscape of Puerto Rican/Cuban/Symphonic arrangement that has Martin Codax rolling in his tomb. If there's anything wrong with this album, it's Blades' deviance from traditional rhythm -- although Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays get an outstanding tribute, the song seems to push a different envelope. On the contrary, I am ashamed for those of you who chose to dismiss this masterpiece due to your general lack of musical appreciation/knowledge. Tsk, tsk. Suggestion: Next time, if you don't like something, learn to appreciate it before you lower yourself to mockery.




Very well stated!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Bochines = gossip. 

Posted 2 years ago by Cueburned    [ Reply ]
Basically, a quick translation, he won't be around tomorrow cos his donkey ate all the strawberries!
Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
As great as Ruben Blades is (and he is unarguably one of the best songwriters in Latin America), there are much better songs from his repertoire that would fit perfectly in this channel (Global Mix). Would love to see more Latin American music here for sure! Please keep it coming!
Posted 2 years ago by TastyCoals    [ Reply ]
 savoyard wrote:

Complete crap!! This just doesn't fit this format...



Nice to see that checking this idiot's profile returns a null set... 
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
This immediately recalled a spoof (Monty Python?) talk-over translation of a similar offering...
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
A talented, amazing man! The Mexican ex- and I and all her famous Mariachi musician friends used to jam Ruben's tunes at our wild parties in Nanao...
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Whats all the hate about? 😯 Not a best piece from Latino world, but definitely worth attention. 
Posted 2 years ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]

this title is sumptuous of musicality

Posted 2 years ago by GreBen    [ Reply ]
Delicious.
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 djluttrell wrote:

A salsa genius…but please pronounce his name correctly “Bláhdes.”



I thought the same thing, but according to his Wiki, in Panama and within the family, they pronounce it like blades as in knives... shrug
Posted 2 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
A salsa genius…but please pronounce his name correctly “Bláhdes.”
Posted 3 years ago by djluttrell    [ Reply ]
This is a great song from a great album, truly world music by a Panamanian music genius.
Long live RP
Posted 3 years ago by avereaiii590    [ Reply ]
An excellent and enlightening piece about the truly-multi-talented Mr. Blades can be found at https://www.newframe.com/polit... .
Posted 3 years ago by auditpusd    [ Reply ]
Ruben Blades fits greatly in this channel. This song, in particular, is a great ambassador of world music: a song that speaks to all. But this song, as many "world music"songs tend to do, speak most clearly and directly to those of the culture from whence it came. To the people of the Caribbean and Latin American origin, this song is a trip through so many experiences and tastes that speaks fluently to their sensibilities. It wouldn't be a stretch to call Ruben Blades Latin America's greatest musician.
Posted 3 years ago by TastyCoals    [ Reply ]
Rubin Blades lands squarely in the "I'll listen to anything he puts out" zone.  His use of rhythm and instruments make my feet shuffle, and my ears happy.  
Posted 4 years ago by nook    [ Reply ]
 paloeguevo wrote:
Please learn to appreciate this amazing mixture of rhythms.
Flamenco, salsa, rumba, jazz, and even Arabic rhythms mixed in one song.
What a freaking genius Ruben Blades is. 
 
Well said ... this is magnificent!
Posted 4 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
 UltraNurd wrote:
savoyard wrote:
Complete crap!! This just doesn't fit this format...
RP has a format? :oD
 

It's called "What Bill wants to play"
works well for me
Posted 4 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Wow, look at all those red ratings. Fools!
Posted 4 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
I like it. But...if he sang this to the Zombies on Fear the Walking Dead they wouldn't fuck with him so much. 
 

Posted 5 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
I like it. But...if he sang this to the Zombies on Fear the Walking Dead they wouldn't fuck with him so much. 
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Yes! More Blades and the likes, please! 
Posted 5 years ago by eyeyeye    [ Reply ]
 paloeguevo wrote:
Please learn to appreciate this amazing mixture of rhythms.
Flamenco, salsa, rumba, jazz, and even Arabic rhythms mixed in one song.
What a freaking genius Ruben Blades is. 
 
Posted 5 years ago by auroville    [ Reply ]
Watch Latcho Drom and you will understand the origins of this music. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsK8zKbTjZU

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107376/


The journey of the Romany people told through musicians and dancers of India, Egypt, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, France, and Spain.
Posted 6 years ago by jtherieau    [ Reply ]
Love Rubén. So talented.
Posted 6 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Please learn to appreciate this amazing mixture of rhythms.
Flamenco, salsa, rumba, jazz, and even Arabic rhythms mixed in one song.
What a freaking genius Ruben Blades is. 
Posted 6 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
I remember breaking curfew to go to the City and watch Rubén, Tito Puente, Willie Colon and the rest of the Fania All-Stars. Dancing 'till the wee hours and then trying to make it back home before sunup. Thanks for letting me reminisce, RP.
Posted 7 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
Not a fan of the singer's voice, but the arrangement deserves a few points.
Posted 7 years ago by strangestairway    [ Reply ]
 Detlaps wrote:
I swear he sounds exactly like the singer in Gypsy Kings.
 
It's the yelling while running out of breath. Gipsy Kings guy does it better.
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
. . segue from Master Blaster was juicy   ' hat's off  {#Cool}
Posted 8 years ago by midreaming    [ Reply ]
Viva Espana. Este es un buen Cantaor. Con un poco de jazz y arabe.
Posted 8 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
 joempie wrote:

That's just because it sounds terrible. But yeah, interesting it was, until I couldn't stand it anymore, which was like halfway through the 'song'.

 
+1
Posted 9 years ago by tambu    [ Reply ]
 bitbanger wrote:
Seriously interesting mix of Latin, American Jazz, and North African styles. Good and eclectic furshur. Low rating is a bit of a surprise though.

 
That's just because it sounds terrible. But yeah, interesting it was, until I couldn't stand it anymore, which was like halfway through the 'song'.
Posted 9 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
love this!
Posted 9 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Seriously interesting mix of Latin, American Jazz, and North African styles. Good and eclectic furshur. Low rating is a bit of a surprise though.
Posted 9 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]

 

I would very like to hear this song on RP Station ...if possible still this year….- ** 7 **


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Wow, I've never seen such ignorant comments on such an acclaimed piece of work by Panama's Minister of Arts and Culture. Don't mind the name-dropping, take it for what it's worth. This album is highly acclaimed for its musicianship. Anyone who knows anything about rumba, conga, musica con fuerza, is not surprised to hear that on the first song of this recording, Ruben Blades creates a landscape of Puerto Rican/Cuban/Symphonic arrangement that has Martin Codax rolling in his tomb. If there's anything wrong with this album, it's Blades' deviance from traditional rhythm -- although Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays get an outstanding tribute, the song seems to push a different envelope. On the contrary, I am ashamed for those of you who chose to dismiss this masterpiece due to your general lack of musical appreciation/knowledge. Tsk, tsk. Suggestion: Next time, if you don't like something, learn to appreciate it before you lower yourself to mockery.
Posted 17 years ago by bolanrint    [ Reply ]
éste es mismo inspirational. la canción combina la influencia de los "Moors" de España antigua. Sí, tengo gusto de esto. Me recuerda vacaciones que gocé en Andalusia. Esta canción es igual que una mujer yo resolvió. Ella tenía ojos y pelo azules que era el color de las nubes.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
TimeWaster wrote:
This is just unpleasant.
Yes, indeed.
Posted 17 years ago by rixtar99    [ Reply ]
I swear he sounds exactly like the singer in Gypsy Kings.
Posted 17 years ago by Detlaps    [ Reply ]
This is just unpleasant.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
This is good work. Sr Blades continues to expand his already great repertory.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Ruben! This is cool, he's branching out, adding in some interesting world-stuff to his usual killer salsa. Damn good actor, too... ...and I woulda voted for him for El Presidente de Panama when he ran....
Posted 17 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
Yo quiero Taco Bell.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
Complete crap!! This just doesn't fit this format...
I guess you missed the word "eclectic" in the description of Radio Paradise....
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
Complete crap!! This just doesn't fit this format...
RP has a format? :oD
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Complete crap!! This just doesn't fit this format...
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
leonredcollar wrote:
Tengo gusto mucho, también.
I like it a lot, too.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Tengo gusto mucho, también.
Posted 17 years ago by leonredcollar    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
This sounds like JEWISH MEXICANO....sorry if that isn't politically correct! Very unusual and likeable.
Yeah...kinda like Juan Goldstein!
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
This is hard to categorize except for an easy fit in the "I like it" category.
Posted 18 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
rollo_tomasi wrote:
uno
nueve
Posted 18 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
Jarring.
Posted 18 years ago by SinBlossom    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... Love these guys, pretty exotic and mysterious yet up front and in ya face at the same time? ...
nice your way to feel that! I agree
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
This sounds like JEWISH MEXICANO....sorry if that isn't politically correct! Very unusual and likeable.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
¡Bravo Rubén! Excellent mixture of salsa, flamenco, etc. The lyrics tell a story of slave Africans. There's a verse where he mentions San Martín de Porres, an Afro-Peruvian monk and Catholic saint venerated in Latin America.
Posted 18 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
Brilliant that you played something by Ruben. Even if you don't understand all the lyrics (like me), his music really grabs you. I saw him in concert years ago (in Utrecht, Holland of all places) and the hall was packed with a enormous variety of nationalities. He really brought everyone together that night. High on my list of magical events.
Posted 18 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
awesome cut, one of the best on this CD. argh, but it's pronounced BLAH-dez! como en panamá
Posted 18 years ago by somedude    [ Reply ]
uno
Posted 18 years ago by rollo_tomasi    [ Reply ]
Ruben is just the best composer in latin american music. He mixes all types of styles but never loosing that salsa beat in the background. For those that don't speak spanish, sadly you are missing half of his magic, his lyrics. I'll try to translate the first part of this song. By the way in the CD he translates himself some of the songs. Mi madre no descansó y trabajó hasta preñada,/ My mother never rested and worked even pregnant/ Por eso, donde ella fuera yo adentro la acompañaba. /That's why, where she went I followed. Y mi abuelita decía "así nos salió la baraja! /and my grandma said: that's how our hand comeout. En la casa de los pobres hasta el feto trabaja!" In the poor men house even the fetus works.
Posted 18 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
Geez, I can hardly understand this guy. It's like he's speaking a foreign language or something.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
This is from a very diverse CD by Ruben Blades, he borrows, mixes, and reinvents many different musical genres, most of it successfully. With, of course, a dollop of big-league salsa at the end. This is the only gitano-flavored tune on the album, and some of the rest are even more deserving of play on RP. Good stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
... Love these guys, pretty exotic and mysterious yet up front and in ya face at the same time? ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
se tarta basicamente de una bulla , bochinche o buleria, que importa el idioma se trata de buena musica... just listen!
Posted 18 years ago by fantomas    [ Reply ]
Ruben started his career as musician, and then ventured into movies and TV acting. I like this facet of his career a lot more, although I don't think he's in the same league as Carlos Santana. I have never heard middle eastern influences in his music before. I find the blend of tropical, middle eastern and gypsy music OK, but not great.
Posted 18 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
Pantagruel wrote:
Progressive "Gipsy Kings"?
I like the sound of that...and this song.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Ruben Blades is a very good composer but sometimes he travels to Morroco to get the high times to work. It seems this is one. Too Bad
Posted 18 years ago by higado    [ Reply ]
Ole'!
Posted 18 years ago by Kagin    [ Reply ]
RationalB wrote:
Very Cool .Love the Middle Eastern influences. Watch out Carlos Santana!
Mid-East and Santana?
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Very Cool .Love the Middle Eastern influences. Watch out Carlos Santana!
Posted 18 years ago by RationalB    [ Reply ]
I usually like different music. The more different the beter... But this one; his voice is just killing me. Everything else about it is so good!!
Posted 18 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
Progressive "Gipsy Kings"?
Posted 18 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]