the intimate ceremony with musicians, friends and family

‘Everyone has been a fan of for more than four decades Charlie García knows that the musician lives in an apartment on the corner of Coronel Díaz and Santa Fe. Many tend to look to the seventh floor balcony in search of his figure, and some have even rung his doorbell (and sometimes he invited them to come upstairs).

In recent years, the door of the building has been filled with inscriptions of affection and admiration, transforming the place into one Selfie point This is no longer an open secret. That’s why his admirer called Mariano Cabrerawho created the Charly García Corner in New York, suggested repeating the homage in the iconic corner of the idol’s house.

This Sunday the 7th at 11 a.m. it was carried out without prior notice the inauguration of the memorial plaque It reads: “Corner Charly García. Tribute to the fundamental artist of Argentine music and icon of culture, in recognition of his legacy that transcends generations.”

The act was simple and intimatewith about thirty people including family members, musicians, friends and officials. Everyone applauded loudly so that Charly could hear it himself, but someone said – half seriously, half jokingly – “You’re waking him up now!” and certainly knew their schedules.

The city representative spoke first Patricia Glizethen Mariano Cabrera and finally Josi Garcia Morenohis sister.

Also there were the musicians Hilda Lizarazu, Toño Silva and Alfie Martins, the photographers Gabriel Rocca and Andy Cherniavsky, the historical illuminator Juan José Quaranta and friends like Gaby Aisenson.

Rep. Glize spoke first: “In this historic moment of Argentine culture and Argentine music, they come here, to the home of our genius, our composer, number one. A genius since he was a child! It is an impressive thing to be here and share with all of you and to be able to make this recognition on Charly’s corner, since Charly’s corner is in New York.”

And he added: “Here next to me I have Mariano Cabrera, who was the initiator of this event, and it was a small debt that the city of Buenos Aires was able to honor Charly with a plaque that will be history and that will last for many years, an enormous number of generations, of political changes, where everyone remembers a song of Charly at some point in their life.

He concluded: “I would also like to thank here Javier Ibáñez, a metro official, and Roy Cortina, Undersecretary of Cultural Policy. Without all these people we could not have achieved it. From the Buenos Aires legislature, the project was presented and with a unanimous vote of the 60 deputies it was possible to remove this plaque and make this historical mention possible in the city of Buenos Aires. So it is a source of pride for everyone, thank you everyone that you are here.” And today is a very important day because there will be many events.

In return, the creator of the project said: “It is a very moving day, very exciting for me. You know who has been following the stories on the corners that this dream began in 2023, in the 40 years of.” Modern clicks in New York City. And his city of Buenos Aires was in limbo because Charly comes from Buenos Aires. Before becoming Argentine, he lived in Buenos Aires. He is from Argentina, but he comes from the city of Buenos Aires. At that time, we believed that recognition of their city was not necessary, but fundamental. Thanks to this community of will, we have become a huge team in which we all work in our respective areas, all with responsibility. “It is a union of love to honor the greatest living artist we have, Carlos Alberto García Moreno.”

Josi concluded: “A little over two years ago I received a message from Mariano telling me that he was doing a corner in New York, from Charly Modern clicks. What? But we ended up there with Hilda and a few Argentinians. It was incredible and a few months ago he told me, “I’m going to do it in Buenos Aires.” Ok, here we are. Thank you, Mariano. I asked Charly: “What should I say?” and he replied, “I am very grateful.” On my behalf, on behalf of my family and from all of us who love Charly and his music, because it’s deserved, thank you very much!”

According to the Alma Mater itself, this project is more ambitious than its New York counterpart as it will have three cornerstones:

1) The corner: The iconic corner of Coronel Díaz and Av Santa Fé is the main hub of the homage, with the official discovery of a commemorative plaque, installations in pedestrian crossings, graphics and signage by the Buenos Aires City Government, making official a place that is already part of the cultural and emotional heritage of all fans.

“There will be a plaque on the door of the 1905 Coronel Díaz building, the street sign on the corner itself and two pedestrian crossings in the shape of piano keys, as well as a photographic intervention at the newsstands and bus stops with huge photographs of photographs by Gabriel Rocca,” he says.

2) The Bulnes/Charly García train station: From this Sunday, the Bulnes metro station on line D will have the common name Esquina Charly García and, after its inauguration, a complete visual transformation process will begin.

3) The mural: This Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. an official mural of Charly García Corner will be inaugurated, located on the terrace of Palermo Off at Arenales 3339 (Coronel Díaz Corner), which decades ago was called Paseo del Sol and had a bar called Planeta Jupiter where Charly was a regular guest and where he gave unforgettable lectures at the time of the albums Casandra Lange and Say No More.

“The mural will be 5.50 x 4.50 meters, with an image of Charly based on photos taken by Rocca and made in Venecitas so that they do not deteriorate like a painting,” concludes Mariano.