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Candlelight: Tributo a Luis Alberto Spinetta

From ARS 24,000.00

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Dec 18

Jul 11

Buenos Aires (CABA)

Teatro Margarita Xirgu

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About Luis Alberto Spinetta

Luis Alberto Spinetta, affectionately known as "El Flaco," stands as a towering figure in the history of Argentine and Latin American rock. Born in Buenos Aires on January 23, 1950, Spinetta revolutionized music with his intricate instrumental arrangements and poetic lyricism, crafting a unique sound that deeply influenced generations of artists. His career, spanning more than four decades, was marked by the creation of several seminal bands, including Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, Spinetta Jade, and Spinetta y los Socios del Desierto. Each project pushed the boundaries of rock, blending sophisticated musicality with profound, introspective poetry.

Spinetta’s artistic innovation earned him international acclaim, highlighted by Billboard magazine naming him an "icon of Argentine rock" in 1997. In 2001, a survey by the Argentine newspaper Página/12 honored him as the most influential artist in the nation's rock history. Reflecting his cultural significance, Argentina declared his birthday, January 23, as National Musician’s Day in 2014. After his death in February 2012 at age 62, Spinetta’s ashes were scattered in the Río de la Plata near Buenos Aires’ Parque de la Memoria, a site dedicated to the memory of those affected by the country’s military dictatorship—underscoring his profound connection to Argentina’s social and cultural identity.

Luis Alberto Spinetta’s legacy endures as a cornerstone of Latin American music, immortalizing him as a visionary artist whose poetic voice and musical genius continue to inspire.

Genres

Alternative•Pop•Punk•Rock