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Indio Solari fans gather in Plaza de Mayo for 'ricotera mass' tribute
🇦🇷 Argentina /Culture & Society

Indio Solari fans gather in Plaza de Mayo for 'ricotera mass' tribute

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fans of Argentine rock icon Indio Solari gathered in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, to pay tribute following his death.
  • The spontaneous gathering included flags, songs, and a "ricotera mass," a unique form of collective mourning for fans of his band.
  • Solari, 77, died at his home in Parque Leloir; the cause of death was initially unclear but later reported as a stroke.

Thousands of fans of Argentine rock legend Carlos "Indio" Solari converged on Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo in an spontaneous outpouring of grief following the artist's death. The iconic musician, who was 77, passed away at his home in Parque Leloir.

We are in shock. Like everyone. We don't really know what to do.

— Los Fundamentalistas del Aire AcondicionadoThe band's initial reaction to Solari's death, shared in a statement.

The gathering, described as a "ricotera mass," transformed the central plaza into a space of collective mourning, filled with the band's signature flags and anthems. This unique tribute reflects the deep connection Solari forged with his devoted fanbase over decades of influential music.

Solari, the former frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota and later Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado, had largely withdrawn from public life since 2017 due to his battle with Parkinson's disease. His virtual presence, however, maintained a spiritual connection with his followers.

The devastating blow hits us, but as dejected as we are, our hearts ask us to gather.

— Los Fundamentalistas del Aire AcondicionadoExplaining the band's decision to proceed with a planned concert despite Solari's death.

Fans who were devastated by the news had initially gathered at his home, but authorities quickly secured the area. The spontaneous call to meet at Plaza de Mayo spread rapidly through social media, serving as the first public farewell and a shared space for fans to process their loss.

It's not going to be easy, nor is it going to be the concert we had planned, but gathering and being close seems like the only somewhat reparative thing.

— Los Fundamentalistas del Aire AcondicionadoDescribing the emotional tone of the upcoming concert.

The event underscored Solari's status as a cultural icon in Argentina, where his cryptic lyrics and powerful stage presence resonated deeply, creating a quasi-religious devotion among his followers.

We love you, Indio...

— Los Fundamentalistas del Aire AcondicionadoA final farewell in the band's statement.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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