Carlos Gardel
Uruguayan singer, songwriter, actor; the most prominent figure in the history of tango
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Carlos Gardel was a Uruguayan singer, songwriter, and actor who became the most prominent figure in the history of tango music. He matters because his artistic influence fundamentally shaped tango as an art form and made him an iconic cultural figure in Latin American music history.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1935
- Works
- 10
Top works
- Por Una Cabeza
- Tango de colección
- Compilación poética
- Le Tango
- Tango Por Una Cabeza John Williams Signature Editions
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 253,115
- Total plays
- 2,910,520
Tags
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Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardes; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was an Argentine tango singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and is perhaps the most prominent figure in the history of tango. Gardel died in an airplane crash at the height of his career, becoming an archetypal tragic hero mourned throughout Latin America. For many, Gardel embodies the soul of the tango style. He is commonly referred to as "Carlitos", "El Zorzal" (The Song Thrush) <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/C
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Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was a French-born Argentine singer, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential interpreters of popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world. Described variously as a baritone or tenor because of his wide vocal range, he was known for his rich voice and dramatic phrasing. Together with lyricist and long-time collaborator Alfredo Le Pera, Gardel wrote several classic tangos.
Gardel died in an airplane crash at the height of his career, becoming an archetypal tragic hero mourned throughout Latin America. For many, Gardel embodies the soul of the tango style. He is commonly referred to as "Carlitos", "El Zorzal" ("The Song Thrush"), "The King of Tango", "El Mago" ("The Wizard"), "El Morocho del Abasto" ("The Brunette Boy from Abasto"), and ironically "El Mudo" ("The Mute").