Overview

• Roberto Pettinato declared on his streaming show that Argentine folklore “embarrasses” him, mocking its traditional instruments and divisions.
• Governor Gustavo Sáenz defended folklore as a heartfelt cultural heritage, stating that it is felt rather than merely understood.
• Musicians Peteco Carabajal and Euge Quevedo criticized Pettinato’s stance as a reflection of his ignorance rather than a substantive critique of the genre.
• On Instagram, Pettinato clarified that his shame stemmed from not knowing folklore rather than contempt for its practitioners, citing his attempt to learn a single zamba.
• Chaqueño Palavecino condemned the original comments as an offense to national identity and demanded that Pettinato formally retract his statement.