Argentina on akos.ma

Birome

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200

In Argentina we like to tell this urban legend that is somehow kind-of-true, that the ballpoint pen was invented there, thanks to the idea of a Hungarian-born man called László Bíró who moved to Argentina at some point during World War II.

Tango

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Ah, so you think I’m going to talk about the dance called Tango; but no, this time I’m going to talk about an album called “Tango”, by those two towering figures of Argentine rock, namely Charly García and Pedro Aznar.

Oktubre

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Let me tell you the story of what was sounding in Buenos Aires’ FM radios almost exactly 40 years ago.

Magdalena Tempranísimo

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100

During most of the 1980s, I woke up every morning at 06:30. By then my mother was already awake, preparing breakfast and getting ready for work, usually starting her day half an hour earlier than me.

Celebrities Raving About Argentina

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

In this short article I’m going to link to some Instagram posts that show how some celebrities become obsessed with Argentina, in particular rock stars who cannot believe the level of energy they see in stadiums there.

Mud, perhaps

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100

I’ve mentioned previously my devotion and absolute awe around the figure and memory of the late Luis Alberto Spinetta; this time I’ll expand, focusing in particular on a specific version of one of his earliest songs ever.

Mirtha Legrand

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

So there’s this lady known as Mirtha Legrand; no, that isn’t her real name, but rather her stage name.

Andy Kusnetzoff

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Let me introduce you to a national hero of Argentina. His name is Andy Kusnetsoff. Yes, obvious Russian origins, family name eventually butchered when his ancestors disembarked at the Ciudad de la Santísima Trinidad y Puerto de Santa María del Buen Ayre. He’s been a reporter and radio host for almost 30 years now.

Better Than the Algorithm

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Here’s a curated collection of reels because I don’t want to work.

Fernando

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The national drink of Argentina is the Fernando, aka Fernet Branca with Coca-Cola: 3 parts Fernet, 7 parts Coke, fill with ice and serve cold. You’re welcome.