AQ’s Fall Playlist: A Tribute to Carlos Solari
Our music columnist writes about his personal connection to "El Indio” Solari, an iconic Argentine rock musician.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on Mexico's path forward As I write this, it has been just over two months since the passing of Carlos Solari, “El Indio,” the frontman of the greatest rock band you have never heard of, unless you are one of his (and my) 45 million compatriots. From 1978 to 2001, “Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota” was an unstoppable force in Argentine life, as the country returned to democracy and navigated endless economic crises. Through 11 albums and increasingly massive shows, the band, called “Los Redondos” or “Patricio...
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