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Carlos Gardel
Argentine singer, songwriter, actor and tango artist (1890–1935)
This article is about the person. For the metro station, see Carlos Gardel (Buenos Aires Underground).
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Portrait of Gardel, 1923 | |
| Birth name | Charles Romuald Gardès |
| Born | (1890-12-11)11 December 1890 Toulouse, France |
| Origin | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 24 June 1935(1935-06-24) (aged 44) Medellín, Colombia |
| Genres | Tango |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1917–1935 |
Musical artist
Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was a French-born Argentine singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential interpreters of world popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous popular tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world.[1][2][3][4] Des
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Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), though not well known in the US, is still a major cultural presence in Latin America. Born out of wedlock in Toulouse France he was named Charles Romuald Gardès. When he was two he and his mother moved to Buenos Aires where he became Carlos Gardel. His good looks and expressive baritone made him and idol in the Spanish speaking world. His death in a plane crash in Columbia sent millions into extravagant displays of mourning.
In addition to his public appearances he was a major recording and film star. He also wrote the music to some of his most popular songs. His lyricist Alfredo Le Pera was with him on the fatal plane. The other great figura of the tango, Astor Piazzolla came close to being with Gardel and associates on their last flight. The 14 year old Piazzola was a prodigy on the bandoneon, the archetypal tango instrument. Gardel offered him a place in his band on the final tour, but Piazzola’s father said he was too young and he