Carlos Gardel
c. 1890 – 24 June 1935
Carlos Gardel was a French-Argentine singer, songwriter, and actor considered the most prominent figure in the history of tango. His baritone voice and dramatic phrasing helped elevate tango into an internationally popular genre, and his early death in a plane crash cemented his legendary status across Latin America.
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Life events
His birthplace is disputed, with Toulouse the most widely accepted; some accounts claim Uruguay.
He moved with his mother to Argentina as a young child.
The Gardel-Razzano duo became popular performers of folk songs in Buenos Aires.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis recording is often cited as a landmark in the birth of tango-canción (sung tango).
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe performed in Paris, Barcelona, and other European cities, expanding tango's audience.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe partnership produced classic songs including Volver and El día que me quieras.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe made a series of Spanish-language musical films that spread his fame across Latin America.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe was killed when his aircraft collided with another on the runway during a tour.
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