The Konex Foundation spread the list of The 100 most prominent personalities of Argentine popular music in the 2015–2024 period within the framework of the 46th edition of the Konex Awards. The selection was made by the Grand Jury, chaired in this edition by Sandra Mihanovichwhile the presidency of the Foundation remains in charge of Luis Ovsejevich.
The distinction was organized in twenty different disciplines, each composed of five recognized figures. Since 1980, the Foundation gives these diplomas in cycles of 10 years.
Those selected will receive the Merit diploma In a ceremony that will take place September 9 In the Konex Cultural City. This is the fifth time that the activity of Argentine popular music is recognized by the Konex Foundation.
This is the fifth occasion when popular music is considered. They were previously Bright konex In this area, maximum award granted by the entity, Atahuaalpa Yupanqui In 1985, Mercedes Sosa In 1995, Horacio Salgán in 2005 and Dino Saluzzi In 2015.
In addition to the regular awards, the Konex Foundation awarded special mentions to figures and institutions whose trajectory had a relevant impact on the development of Argentine popular music. In this edition these were for Charly Garcia, Pimpinela duo, The authentic decadent and the trombonanza festival.
In turn, the jury granted the Konex of Honor, destined for an outstanding personality who died in the last decade to Javier Martínez and Mariano Mores.
The jury is made up of 20 people. Chaired by Mihanovich (Konex de Platino 1995 and 2015, Konex 2005 Award), its general secretary is Alejandro Lerner (Konex 1985, 1995 and 2005). Dino Saluzzi (Konex de Brindo 2015) is its honorary president.
After the delivery of the diplomas to merit, The choice of 20 konex of platinum and the bright konex will be chosen. The Grand Jury will choose in each of the 20 award -winning quintets.
The brilliant konex, maximum award granted by the Konex Foundation, will be for the figure of the decade. The ceremony in which the 20 konex of platinum, the special mentions, the Konex of Honor and the Brilliar Konex will be granted, the November 11.
These are the hundred outstanding personalities of popular music according to the Konex Foundation:
Tango soloist: Lidia Borda, Juan “Tata” Cedrón, José Colángelo, Julieta Laso, Hugo Rivas.
Tango set: Diego Schissi Quinteto, Nicolás Ledesma Orchestra, Orchestra of the Tango de Buenos Aires, Quinteto Lumière, Trio Lavallén-Estigarribia-Cabarcos.
Folklore soloist: José Luis Aguirre, Raly Barrioenuevo, Nadia Larcher, Soledad Pastorutti, Nahuel Pennisisi.
Folklore set: Tree, Don Olimpio, two plus one, Duratierra, the Santiago meek.
Jazz soloist: Roxana Amed, Yamile Burich, Hernán Jacinto, Ricardo Lew, Ligia Piro.
Jazz set: Argentum Jazz Quinteto, Bourbon Sweethearts, scaleandrum, swing summit trio, trio without time.
Rock soloist: Pedro Aznar, Marilina Bertoldi, David Lebón, Hilda Lizarazu, Dante Spinetta.
Rock set: Divided, he killed a motorized policeman, Eruca Sativa, La Renga, the spirits.
Pop soloist: María Becerra, Lali Espósito, Zoe Gotusso, Nicki Nicole, Tini Stoessel.
Pop set: Babasónicos, knowing Russia, the Kuelgue, Miranda! You signal him.
Tropical: La Delio Valdez, La K’onga, Angela Leiva, Pablo Lescano, Luck ra.
Urban: Cock, duki, screen, wos, ysy
Alternative/new: Ainda, Chinese bandals, Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, Feli Colina, Dillom. DJ/Electronics: Hernán Cattano, Ignacia, Rare Fish, Tremor, Javier Zuker.
Melodic/romantic: Silvina Garré, Dany Martin, Marcela Morelo, Luciano Pereyra, Abel Pintos.
Childish: Song-song, Magdalene Fleets, The Ravioli, Pim Pau, Topa.
Instrumental soloist: Pablo Agri, Hilda Herrera, Franco Luciani, Daniel Maza, Manu Sija.
Author/composer: Lisandro Aristimuño, Vero Bellini, Juana Molina, Fito Páez, Lilián Saba.
Artistic producer: Bizarrap, Juan Blas Caballero, Nico Cotton, Fabián “Tweeth” González, Lucy Patané.
Arranger/orchestra: GERARDO Gardelin, Nora Sarmoria, Gustavo “Popi” Spatocco, Leo Sujatovich Y Lito Vital.
The Grand Jury also decided to honor the dead figures during the last decade: Ramón Ayala, Rosario Bléfari, Sergio Denis, Horacio Fontova, Rodolfo García, Manolo Juárez, Chico Novarro, Palo Pandolfo, Atilio Stampone and Jaime Torres.
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