‘‘ Pedro Navaja’’

by

Ruben Blades

"Pedro Navaja" by Rubén Blades is one of the most iconic and influential salsa songs in Latin music history.

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Ruben Blades

Bar de Paco

The song is a narrative that blends social commentary and street storytelling, weaving a tale of a character named Pedro Navaja, a tough and dangerous man in the streets. Blades uses the story to explore themes of violence, morality, and the randomness of life and death.

Salsa , World Music , Cuban Salsa , Latin , Latin Jazz , Traditional Cuban Music

Bongos/Congas , Electronic bass , Piano , Timbales , Trombones , Trumpet

Spanish

Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd

Death , Fate , Free Love , Life , unpredictability of human existence

Danceable , Energetic Flow , Medium fast , Moderate to Fast , Moderately Fast to Upbeat

Male

‘‘ Pedro Navaja’’

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