The artist received the highest recognition from the Konex Foundation, adding to historical referents such as Mercedes Sosa and Atahualpa Yupanqui.
SPECCHARLY GARCÍA He was recognized with him Bright 2025 Konexthe top award delivered by the Konex Foundation to the referents of Argentine popular music. In this way, it adds to a list of big names such as Atahualpa Yupanqui, Mercedes Sosa, Horacio Salgán and Dino Saluzzi.
The emblematic musician was highlighted for his influence on diverse genres, ranging from rock and pop to tango and folklore, consolidating his legacy in the last decade.
The Konex Awards ceremony, which also include the Konex Platinum awards, Konex of Honor and Special Mentions, the Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 18 in the Konex Cultural Citylocated in Sarmiento 3131, Buenos Aires.
In this edition, chaired by Luis Ovsejevich and with Sandra Mihanovich by the Grand Jury, the Konex of Honor was granted to dead figures in the last decade, such as Javier Martínez and Mariano Mores. In addition, special artists such as Charly García, the authentic decadent, Pimpinela and Trombonanza received special mentions.
The winners of the Platinum Konex
Among the Platinum Konex Winnerswho rewards the best in their disciplines, stand out:
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Tango soloist: José “Pepe” Colángelo
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Tango set: BA Tango Orchestra
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Folklore soloist: Soledad Pastorutti and Nahuel Pennisi
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Folklore set: The Santiago meek
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Jazz soloist: Ricardo Lew
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Jazz set: Scalendrum
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Rock soloist: David Lebón
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Rock set: Divided
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Pop soloist: Lali
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Pop set: Babasónicos and Miranda
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Tropical: Lio Valdez Orchestra
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Urban: Wos
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Alternative/new: Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso
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DJ/Electronics: Hernán Cattaneo
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Melodic/romantic: Abel Pintos
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Infant: Canticuénticos
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Instrumental soloist: Pablo Agri
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Author/composer: Fito Páez
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Artistic producer: Tweeth González
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ORCHISTER/ORCHISER: Leo Sujatovich and Lito Vitale
The Konex 2025 Awards They celebrate Argentine popular music between 2015 and 2024, recognizing with Merit diplomas 100 artists and remembering 10 unforgettable figures who died during the decade.
Source: Ambito
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