Argentine folk musician Roberto Palmer dies in Spain

Roberto Palmer, a prominent member of the folk ensemble Los Quilla Huasi for 36 years, has passed away in Spain at the age of 95. Born Jorge Roberto Paglia in General Pico, Argentina, Palmer lived in Pozuelo de Alarcón near Madrid.

Musician Oscar García paid tribute to Palmer, describing him as an immense singer and a person of great warmth and elegance who served as a reference for popular song. Palmer's death comes approximately six weeks after the passing of his longtime friend and musical companion, Juancito Venturucci.