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José Luis "Pucho" Ponce, bassist of Los Tekis, dies at 68
The renowned bassist of the folk band Los Tekis passed away at the age of 68, prompting an emotional farewell from his bandmates and the music community.
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José Luis "Pucho" Ponce, bassist of the iconic Jujuy folk band Los Tekis, passed away at 68. The news was announced on the band's social media, where its members expressed their sorrow over the loss.
Los Tekis, a key group in the renewal of Argentine folklore, dedicated a touching message to Ponce, stating: "Until the next carnival, we will meet again when the time is right. We love you forever."
Similarly, music colleagues like Soledad Pastorutti joined in the farewell, highlighting the musician's significance in the folk scene and the legacy he leaves after more than three decades with the group.