Carlos Vives Reveals His Favorite Argentinian Band

Carlos Vives's Argentinian Rock Roots: An Exclusive Interview Argentine news channel C5N recently interviewed Colombian music icon Carlos Vives. The interview, uploaded June 5th, 2025, revealed surprising insights into Vives's musical influences. The interview took place in Argentina, providing a unique cross-cultural perspective. Vives unexpectedly declared Serú Girán, a seminal Argentinian rock band, as his all-time favorite. "I was a young man when Argentinian rock arrived," Vives stated, "and it drove me crazy! We were young and wild." His passion for Serú Girán wasn't just a passing phase; he connected their music to significant personal experiences. The interview highlights Vives's appreciation for Argentinian rock's powerful message and poetic lyrics, comparing it to the impact of tango and other historically significant Argentinian music. This unexpected revelation underscores the universal appeal of great music and the shared cultural heritage of Latin America. The interview concludes with Vives reflecting on his own career, emphasizing the importance of creating music that tells Latin American stories in Spanish. His collaboration with Argentinian artists further strengthens the bonds between the two countries' rich musical traditions.