Rubén Rada
Uruguayan musician (1943–2026)
Biography
Omar Ruben Rada Silva (16 July 1943 – 26 August 2026) also known as Ruben Rada or El Negro Rada,was a Uruguayan musician, composer, percussionist, singer, actor, and television host. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Uruguayan and Latin American popular music, he was known for his unique and varied style, blending Afro-Uruguayan traditions—particularly candombe—with rock, soul, jazz, and funk, samba and bossa nova, among other genres.
His musical career spanned more than 70 years, and he has been hailed as a symbol of Uruguay’s national culture. In 2008, he was honored as an Illustrious Citizen of Montevideo; in 2011, he received a Grammy Award for musical excellence; and in 2014, the Uruguayan government awarded him the Delmira Agustini Medal for his contribution to culture and the arts.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- tango
- candombe
- pop music
- funk
- rock music
Instruments
- voice
Family
- Children
- Julieta RadaLucila RadaMatías Rada
Awards & honours (4)
- Latin Grammy Awards
- Graffiti Awards
- Iris Award
- Medalla Delmira Agustini
Quick answers about Rubén Rada
- How old was Rubén Rada?
- Rubén Rada died on August 26, 2026 at the age of 83.
- When is Rubén Rada's birthday?
- Rubén Rada was born on July 16, 1943.
- Where was Rubén Rada born?
- Rubén Rada was born in Montevideo.
- What is Rubén Rada's zodiac sign?
- Rubén Rada's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Rubén Rada's nationality?
- Rubén Rada is a citizen of Uruguay.
- What does Rubén Rada do?
- Rubén Rada is known as actor, singer, musician, percussionist.
- How many children did Rubén Rada have?
- Wikidata lists 3 children of Rubén Rada.
