Overview

• Búho negro bar in Quitilipi announced the cancellation of the SUMO X PETTINATO show and full ticket refunds to preserve community harmony.
• In late July on his Abitare TV stream, Pettinato said Argentina’s folk music divisions “embarrass” him and that the genre made him feel shame.
• His comments drew public rebukes from folk icons like Chaqueño Palavecino and a defense of folklore as a pillar of national identity by Salta Governor Gustavo Sáenz.
• On August 5, Pettinato posted an Instagram clarification saying he meant to critique his unfamiliarity with folk traditions rather than disparage the genre or its followers.
• He pledged to learn folk repertoire on his saxophone and collaborate with traditional musicians in future performances.