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"I was born in Panama, the Republic of Panama, on July 16, 1948 in Panama City, in an area called San Felipe."

Ruben Blades, Panamanian Musician

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"I was born in Panama, the Republic of Panama, on July 16, 1948 in Panama City, in an area called San Felipe."

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