Canadian shows how Argentines mourned Indio Solari in Plaza de Mayo; goes viral

Thousands of Argentines spontaneously converged on Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires following the news of the death of rock icon Indio Solari. The crowd engaged in chants and pogo dancing, creating a vibrant farewell to the beloved artist.

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You don't know if it's the apocalypse or a celebration.

Canadian influencer Marcos Wolf captured the scene, expressing astonishment at the rapid and fervent display of affection for Solari. "You don't know if it's the apocalypse or a celebration," Wolf remarked, uploading viral videos of the experience. He noted the unique Argentine ability to "celebrate the life of the man" so quickly after his passing.

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Let me tell you why the Argentine community will always be invincible. Today a very famous singer from Argentina named Indio Solari died. Literally today, a few hours ago, he died and already Argentines have found their way to Plaza de Mayo to celebrate the life of the man. And I swear, I can't believe how fast this group of people grew.

Wolf's videos showcased the crowd singing Solari's songs, with many participating in the energetic pogo dance. He humorously described joining the "quilombo" (mess/chaos), joking about surviving the experience. The influencer also shared an amusing encounter with a group identifying as "turros" from Jose C. Paz, initially causing him alarm but ultimately finding them to be "very good guys."

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Now you're going to see how Argentines are. They are singing. They are singing like maniacs all night.

The influencer was struck by the juxtaposition of mourning with an evident joy, observing attendees eating, dancing, and creating a lively atmosphere despite the somber news. "Now you see the grills, the asados coming out. Look at the chaos happening here," he said, highlighting the communal aspect of the gathering. Solari, whose real name was Carlos Alberto Solari, died on June 5 at age 77 from a hemorrhagic stroke, a complication of his decade-long battle with Parkinson's disease.

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Now I'm going to enter this quilombo. Let's see if I survive. Oh, no! Oh, my God! I'm going to die there!