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The particular and surprising story between Lionel Messi and his favorite musical group

The cumbia group shares a heartfelt anecdote from their personal connection with the football legend

By Sebastián Hernadez

Photo: social networks of Lionel Messi and Los Palmeras.
Photo: social networks of Lionel Messi and Los Palmeras.
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Los Palmeras, one of the most successful cumbia bands in Argentina and internationally, have a long history of connections with various figures in entertainment and sports. Recently, they shared an untold story about their relationship with football icon Lionel Messi. The band's singer, Cacho Deicas, revealed the touching moment during an appearance on La Noche Perfecta, hosted by Sebastián Wainraich on El Trece.

In the program, Deicas recalled a private party in Rosario where Messi, despite being a huge fan of the group, was too shy to greet them. “Do you know the kind of education Leo has? He’s a very simple, friendly person, but also very shy," Deicas explained. Messi, who had always attended their shows when they performed in Rosario or nearby areas, was in awe of meeting the group in person at the event. Deicas recounted how Messi hesitated to approach them, sitting awkwardly as if unsure of entering the conversation. "I remember seeing him, unsure whether to come over or not," Deicas said. Once the ice was broken, they were able to chat freely, and their connection began to grow from there.

A Historic Collaboration in the World of Cumbia

In other exciting news for the cumbia world, two of Argentina's most prominent figures, Antonio Ríos and Ariel Puchetta, have teamed up for a new collaboration that has sent shockwaves through the music scene. Ríos, a 70-year-old cumbia veteran, and Puchetta, 48, the leader of the renowned band Ráfaga, have joined forces to release a fresh version of the iconic cumbia song El Maestro. This unexpected collaboration has captured the attention of cumbia fans across the country.

Both Ríos and Puchetta are considered staples in the cumbia genre. Ríos, a seasoned artist with over three decades of music experience, shared that the collaboration was a tribute to his career and to cumbia as a whole. "This collaboration is a tribute to my career and to cumbia, a genre that has given me so much," he said. Puchetta, known for his energetic performances, expressed his excitement for the project: "It’s an honor to be part of this project with Antonio Ríos, a figurehead for all of us in cumbia. El Maestro is a classic, and performing it with him on such an important stage is a dream come true."

A Strong Bond Between Two Cumbia Legends

The relationship between Antonio Ríos and Ariel Puchetta goes back many years. In fact, the two artists recently shared the stage on October 25 at the Teatro Gran Rex, where Ríos joined Ráfaga in a sold-out concert celebrating the band's 28th anniversary. Their deep connection and shared history within the cumbia scene have made this collaboration even more special, offering fans a new twist on a beloved classic.

  • Los Palmeras shared a previously untold story of Lionel Messi’s shy encounter with the group at a private party in Rosario
  • Messi, a long-time fan of the band, initially hesitated to greet them due to his shyness, despite admiring their music
  • Antonio Ríos, a legendary figure in cumbia, and Ariel Puchetta, the leader of Ráfaga, released a new version of the iconic song El Maestro
  • The collaboration celebrates Ríos' 35-year career in music, with Puchetta adding fresh energy to the track
  • Ríos and Puchetta’s connection has been built over many years, with the two sharing a stage together at a sold-out concert in October 2024
  • The collaboration aims to bring the classic song El Maestro to younger generations of cumbia fans.

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