Aldo Monges, a figure of Argentine romantic folklore, died at the age of 83 in Buenos Aires.
The singer and composer from Córdoba, Aldo Monges, died at the age of 83 in Buenos Aires. Renowned for his romantic work and his impact on folklore, he left a profound mark on Argentine and Latin American popular music.
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Aldo Monges passed away in Buenos Aires, leaving an indelible legacy in popular music.
Córdoba-born singer and composer Aldo Monges died at the age of 83 in Buenos Aires after a prolonged illness that kept him away from the stage. The news was confirmed by his wife, Zulma, who accompanied him throughout the process along with their son, Gastón.
Monges was one of the most iconic names in Argentine romantic folklore. He rose to fame in the early 1970s with the song "Olvídame muchacha," which became a classic and paved the way for a career filled with hits. His voice also reached Mexico and the United States, where he was warmly received by Latin American audiences.
"He had a brain hemorrhage three years ago that he couldn't recover from. Things got complicated, he became very ill yesterday, and he passed away early this morning," his partner told Cadena 3. "There were two of us taking care of him all this time, and his passing was very painful for us," she added, visibly shaken.
Born in the General Paz neighborhood of Córdoba, he began singing at a very young age, as is often the case: at birthday parties, school events, and family gatherings. At 12, he began writing his own songs, demonstrating an early artistic vocation.
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Aldo Monges passed away in Buenos Aires, leaving an indelible legacy in popular music.
Her first album, released in 1971 and also titled Olvídame muchacha, marked the beginning of her most successful period. The album included other songs of her own, such as "Canción para una mentira" and "Chacarera de una noche." It was so widely distributed that one of the songs became the theme song for the then-popular television series Argentinísima.
During that decade, she also ventured into film, appearing in films such as La carpa del amor and Los éxitos del amor, where she performed her own songs. She also recorded two albums in collaboration with Daniel Toro and Carlos Torres Vila: Los románticos de la canción argentina Vol. 1 and 2.
Already in the 1980s, he began to take his repertoire outside the country. He performed on various stages in Latin America, achieving significant success especially in Mexico and the United States. He continued to release albums such as "Mi Viejo," "Las malas mujeres," and "La vuelta del trovador," which reinforced his place in the popular songbook.
In November 2019, he was honored at the Teatro Real in Córdoba, where he shared the stage with artists such as Los 4 del Suquía, Los Soñadores, and Germán Iramain. Visibly moved, he said: "I pray to God that you don't forget me soon. I will always be with you all, even when I leave for somewhere else."
Aldo Monges is gone, but his songs live on. Songs like "Mendigo Rey" and "Brindo por tu cumpleaños" continue to be heard on the radio, at guitar parties, and at gatherings where popular music thrives. His voice, full of feeling and poetry, has been etched in the memories of several generations who still remember him fondly.
