The journalist, music critic, radio presenter and Spanish television presenter, Carlos TenaHe has died at the age of 79. This has been confirmed by sources close to the journalist who have advanced the news through social networks.
My dear Carlos Tena has passed away. I cannot express the pain it entails, nor am I going to elaborate in an obituary. 45 years cannot be summed up in a sentence
— alex de la nuez (@alexdelanuez) April 14, 2023
With a long career, the Madrid journalist He has worked in radio, television, press and has been one of the most important music critics on the Spanish scene. Between 1980 and 1985 he was the producer of several albums for groups such as Mario Tenia, Johnny Comomollo, Tilburi and Paraíso.
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His work on Televisión Española was widely criticized for being closely linked to the Movida Madrileña. He participated in shows like ‘Popgram’ (1977) during the 80s in addition to creating others such as ‘Music, teacher’ (1981), ‘Rhythm box’ (1983), ‘Pop What?’ (1984) and ‘Auanbabulubabalambambú’ (1985-1986).
In the chapter on scandals, we can remember the controversy unleashed by the broadcast on Caja de ritmas of a musical number by the group Vulpes, entitled ‘I like being a fox’, which led to the definitive cancellation of the show.