Rubén Rada
Rubén Rada is a Uruguayan musician and singer widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Uruguayan popular music. He is a master of Afro-Uruguayan candombe.
Origins
Active since 1965, Rada built a long and varied career as a singer, songwriter, percussionist, and actor at the heart of Uruguay's music scene.
The sound
His music blends Afro-Uruguayan traditions—especially candombe—with rock, soul, jazz, and funk, anchored by his percussion and warm, charismatic voice.
Legacy
Regarded as one of Uruguay's most influential musical figures, Rada helped carry candombe into modern popular music.
Top songs
- 1
Las Manzanas ★
Rada · 1969
- 2
Cha Cha Muchacha
Cha Cha, Muchacha (En Vivo) · 2023
- 3
Candombe para Gardel
Tango, Milonga y Candombe · 2015
- 4
Malísimo
El Álbum Negro · 2011
- 5
Dedos
Varsovia · 2007