Horacio Alberto Agnese

Horacio Alberto Agnese. Retrato

The journalist Horacio Alberto Agnese has an extensive career as a disseminator of our native music.

Professional journalist and former head of music programs at Radio Nacional.

He is the creator and host of the Program Folklore en 870 broadcast on Radio Nacional since 1961.

In 2008 he received the Platinum Diploma of Argentinity award, for his long career in radio in defense of Argentine Folk Culture awarded by the Peña Folklórica El Cimarrón; and the Pillar of Culture in recognition of his work and career, awarded by the UNESCO Association.

He is the recipient of a large number of awards and distinctions, both national and international.

He passed away on October 5, 2020.

Article by Horacio Alberto Agnese for surdelsur.com