Indio Solari died on June 5th 2026 with thousands of people lining the streets of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, to say farewell to the legendary Argentine singer-songwriter. Murals and tributes to the music legend can be found all over Buenos Aires. Photos by BA Street Art.
Mural of Solari by Risa Art in Villa Dominico (photo © BA Street Art)
Carlos Alberto Solari, who led Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota – one of the most popular and influential rock rock bands in Argentina, died aged 77 at his home in Parque Leloir, Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires after suffering for many years with Parkinson’s disease.
Portrait of Solari by Risa Art at pizzeria in Villa Dominico (photo © BA Street Art)
Local street artist Risa has painted several stunning murals in Villa Dominico paying tribute to the rock legend including this one at a local pizza restaurant (above) named after the band.
Details of mural painted by Risa Art with aerosol spray (photo © BA Street Art)
Microestadio Gatica in Avellaneda (photo © BA Street Art)
On Saturday June 7th, a public funeral was held at Microestadio José María Gatica by Parque Dominico in Avellaneda with crowds of people wearing T-shirts dedicated to the band, holding posters and flags as they queued for hours along Avenida Mitre in Avellaneda to say goodbye to their hero.
Messages written by fans outside Parque Dominico (photo © BA Street Art)
Fans also wrote messages and stuck posters on walls around Parque Dominico. These above read: “Thanks Indio. I love you,” and “Indio”.
Poster of Indio Solari (photo © BA Street Art)
This writing on the wall (above) reads: “Thanks Indio” next to a poster of images of Solari on stage with the words: “This matter is now and forever in your hands.”
Mural of Indio with infinity sign (photo © BA Street Art)
Los Redondos released 10 studio albums and their music was known for their criticism of consumerism, capitalism and state repression. After the band broke up in 2001, Solari found continued success as a solo artist, releasing five more albums under his own name and his last concert in 2017 was attended by as many as 400,000 people.
Mural in Berisso (photo © BA Street Art)
In Berisso, artists also painted a new mural paying tribute to Indio at the site of Aquí Club where he and his band performed in 1978. It reads: “I am the Mister, a hero in Berisso.” Fans also placed flowers and candles at the base of the mural and were invited to pay tribute to their rock music idol.
Indio with microphone (photo © BA Street Art)
The mural (above) features Solari with a microphone and the words from the song ‘Vamos las Bandas’ (1992) by Los Redondos: “And what is the price of sleeping so guarded by expert cynics and golden buttons?”
Portrait of Solari with lyrics about resistance (photo © BA Street Art)
This mural (above) on the wall of an abandoned factory pays tribute to Solari with the phrase from his song ‘Encuentro con un angel amateur,’ or (in English): “Meeting with an amateur angel.” It reads: “In resistance lies all the noble courage of life.”
“Indio” written on a wall in Avellaneda (photo © BA Street Art)
It’s common in Argentina for populist and nationalist political parties and militant groups to adopt national icons and figures who have died to try to connect with their supporters and attempt to get the votes of the poor and working class. They have also done this with the likes of Eva Perón, Che Guevara and Diego Maradona.
Mural of Maradona with Indio Solari (photo © BA Street Art)
This cartoon-style mural (above) of Maradona with a Che Guevara tattoo standing next to Indio Solari we photographed in the working class neighbourhood of San Martin.
Indio “Thief of my brain” (photo © BA Street Art)
Political propaganda paying tribute to Solari can be found painted on walls around Avellaneda following his death. This pro-Peronist propaganda (above) features the colours of the Argentine flag and reads: “Indio. Thief of my mind.”
All photos © Buenos Aires Street Art
