''Una Década'' () is a

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by Panamanian musician

Rubén Blades Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna (born July 16, 1948), known professionally as Rubén Blades (, but in Panama and within the family), is a Panamanian musician, singer, composer, actor, activist, and politician, performing musically most often in th ...

. It was released on 1 April 2003 by

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and Sony Norte. The album is a commemoration of Blades' decade at

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from 1991 with '' Caminando'' to '' Mundo'' in 2002. At the

45th Grammy Awards The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003, at Madison Square Garden in New York City honoring the best in music for the recording of the year beginning from October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002. Musicians' accomplishment ...

, the album won Best World Music Album and also received a

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nomination for Album of the Year. ''Una Década'' features songs mostly written by Blades himself, taken from the albums ''Caminando'', '' Amor y Control'', '' Tras La Tormenta'', ''La Rosa de los Vientos'', ''Tiempos'', and ''Mundo''. The album includes two singles, a radio edit of "Estampa", and "Vida".

Critical reception

Evan C. Gutiérrez on AllMusic said that "the common thread throughout is the brilliant musicianship and lyrical excellence that has always set Blades apart from his fellow salseros". Gutiérrez noted Blades' progression from "a fiery, visceral young talent to a sophisticated and masterful musician's musician", and stated, "this is one decade in the history of salsa that ensures Blades' place for decades to come".

Track listing

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Una Decada 2003 compilation albums Columbia Records compilation albums Rubén Blades albums Epic Records compilation albums Albums produced by Willie Colón