Abel Pintos closes Flag Day celebrations in Rosario with tribute to Indio Solari

Abel Pintos closed Rosario's Flag Day festivities with a vibrant two-hour concert on the banks of the Paraná River. Dressed in a striped shirt, aqua jacket, and bluish hat, Pintos captivated the large, diverse crowd gathered near the Monument to the Flag.

He opened with "Sueño dorado" and a Gustavo Cerati cover, "Cactus." Throughout the performance, Pintos connected with the audience through songs like "Espejos," "Tu voz," and "Hielo al vino." He expressed his emotion at performing in Rosario on Flag Day, noting that his early concerts were often for patriotic events. "Happy Flag Day to everyone," he told the crowd. "Another dream come true for me. On this date, in this city, in front of this monument."

The concert featured a mix of mid-tempo songs like "Creo en ti" and "Cómo te extraño," which the audience sang along to, alongside an acoustic set including "La llave" and "Sin principio ni final." The energy picked up again in the final act with songs like "El alcatraz" and a rendition of Los Angeles Azules' "Y la hice llorar." Pintos concluded with a special tribute to Indio Solari, covering "JiJiJi," and performed "Canción a la Bandera (Aurora)" with bandoneonist Walter Ríos.

Earlier in the day, President Javier Milei led the official Flag Day ceremony, a stark contrast in tone to the musical celebration. While Pintos commanded the stage, the presidential event focused on political dynamics within the national government. Vice President Victoria Villarruel was also in attendance.

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Happy Flag Day to everyone. Another dream come true for me. On this date, in this city, in front of this monument. I recently came to this city to celebrate my thirty years of music and I feel that this concert is part of that. Because, in the end, the first concerts I gave in my life were at patriotic events and it is inevitable for me to feel a special emotion. Thank you for being here receiving us. We are going to have a concert with many songs this afternoon, I hope you enjoy it.