Lucas Montanaro, Argentine folklore musician, dies after medical emergency

Argentine folklore musician Lucas Montanaro has passed away following a medical emergency during a football match. Montanaro, a prominent singer and keyboardist, was a member of the renowned group Canto 4 and a founding member of Macúmbicos.

The incident occurred at the Club Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta while Montanaro was playing a five-a-side football game. After experiencing a sudden collapse on the pitch, he was rushed by ambulance to the Hospital San Bernardo. Despite receiving intensive care and resuscitation efforts, his death was confirmed a few hours later.

The news has prompted widespread mourning within the musical community. Colleagues from Canto 4 and the group Son Ellas, with whom he had performed just the previous weekend, shared tributes honoring his musical contributions and personality.