28/07/2024
🎵 Carlos Gardel, born on December 11, 1890, is an iconic figure in tango music whose birthplace is a subject of debate, with claims of Toulouse, France, or Tacuarembó, Uruguay. Raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Gardel, often called "El Zorzal Criollo" (The Creole Thrush), captivated audiences worldwide with his deep, emotive voice and charismatic stage presence, helping to globalize tango in the early 20th century. His extensive repertoire, featuring classics like "El día que me quieras" and "Mi Buenos Aires querido," remains beloved in Latin American music. Gardel's life was tragically cut short in a plane crash on June 24, 1935, but his enduring legacy solidifies his status as a cultural legend and symbol of Argentine identity.
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