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Pucho Ponce, longtime bassist of Los Tekis, dies at 68
José Luis “Pucho” Ponce, the longtime bassist for the prominent Argentine folklore group Los Tekis, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by the band via social media.
Ponce had been receiving intensive care at the Instituto Modelo de Cardiología following a diagnosis of a complicated illness two months prior. His death has caused significant mourning within the Argentine folk music community.
A member of the group since 1995, Ponce was a fundamental part of the band's rhythmic identity and helped lead them through decades of national and international growth. Beyond his musical career, he was also known as a talented artist and illustrator, having held exhibitions of his minimalist pencil drawings.
Colleagues and fellow artists from across the folklore genre have expressed their condolences, honoring his creative spirit and his role as a pillar of the Jujuy-based ensemble.
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Instituto Modelo de Cardiología · José Luis 'Pucho' Ponce · José Luis “Pucho” Ponce · Jujuy · Los Tekis · Villa María
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- [● 2 SOURCES] José Luis 'Pucho' Ponce was a long-time member and bassist for the band Los Tekis. inforama.com.ar · tn.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ponce joined Los Tekis in 1995. inforama.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] José Luis 'Pucho' Ponce died on Wednesday, August 19, at the age of 68. inforama.com.ar · tn.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ponce was also an artist known for his minimalist pencil drawings. inforama.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed. laradiodetotoral.com.ar · tn.com.ar