Ruben Rada
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Summary
Ruben Rada was born on July 16, 1943[1], in Montevideo[2]. He died on August 26, 2026[3], in Montevideo[4]. He worked as an actor[5], singer[6], musician[7], percussionist[8], and singer-songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,586 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cementerio del Norte[11]
- Child: Julieta Rada[12], Lucila Rada[13], Matías Rada[14]
- Country of citizenship: Uruguay[15]
- Ethnic group: Afro-Uruguayan[16]
- Occupation: recording artist[17]
- Award received: Latin Grammy Awards[18], Graffiti Awards[19], Iris Award[20], Medalla Delmira Agustini[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: jazz[23], tango[24], candombe[25], pop music[26], funk[27], rock music[28], soul[29]
- Discography: Rubén Rada discography[30]
- Commons category: Rubén Rada[31]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[32]
- Family name: Rada[33]
- Given name: Omar[34], Ruben[35]
- Pseudonym: Negro Rada[36], Zapatito[37], Richie Silver[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Instrument: voice[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[41]
- Birth name: Omar Rubén Rada Silva[42]
- Name in native language: Omar Rubén Rada Silva[43]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Silva[44]
- Start of work period: 1955[45]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[46]
Why It Matters
Ruben Rada has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ruben Rada born?
Ruben Rada's place of birth was Montevideo[2].
Where did Ruben Rada die?
Ruben Rada died in Montevideo[4].
What did Ruben Rada do for work?
Ruben Rada worked as an actor[5], singer[6], musician[7], percussionist[8], and singer-songwriter[9].
What awards did Ruben Rada receive?
Honors received include Latin Grammy Awards[18], Graffiti Awards[19], Iris Award[20], and Medalla Delmira Agustini[21].