Francisco Canaro

Known for

Sound

Life

1888 – 1964 (aged 76)

Born in

San José de Mayo, Uruguay

Credits

12 acting credits

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Biography

Francisco Canaro, artistic name of Francisco Canarozzo (b. November 26, 1888 in San José, Uruguay - d. December 14, 1964 in Buenos Aires, Argentina), was an Uruguayan tango composer, violinist, orchesta director and producer, nationalized Argentine in 1940. He is widely considered one of the most important musicians in the history of Tango.