Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, actor, Latin jazz musician, and activist, Rubèn Blades plays Jazz Fest today; before his set, he was interviewed on the Allison Miner Stage.

Charming and funny, Blades discussed song writing, creating a balance between story-telling and dance-ability, his film vs singing career, as well as the odd tidbits you learn at Allison Miner interviews: his grandfather was from Louisiana, and he does a killer Don Corleone impression.