El General
The godfather of reggae en español, Panama\'s pioneer.
Rubén Blades
Salsa\'s philosopher-songwriter and Panamanian icon.
Los Rakas
Panamanian-American hip-hop duo blending reggae and rap.
Nando Boom
Early reggae en español pioneer alongside El General.
Los Rabanes
Panama's most successful rock/ska export.
Erika Ender
Panamanian songwriter behind Despacito.
The Panama City music scene
Panama City (Panama) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 5 genres. Reggae en español was born here before reggaeton claimed the genre.
The most represented genres are reggae (2), classical (1) and hip-hop (1). The scene also includes rock and pop.
The earliest year on record is Rubén Blades (1948) and the latest is Los Rabanes (1993); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: El General, Rubén Blades, Los Rakas and Nando Boom. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Panama City music
What music is Panama City known for?
Panama City is known for reggae, hip-hop music. Notable acts include El General, Rubén Blades, Los Rakas.
How many bands are from Panama City?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Panama City, spanning reggae, classical, hip-hop, rock, pop.