He National Tango Day reminds of the December 11th of every year. It is a date dedicated to the celebration of this musical genre, Argentina’s heritage. This day highlights the role of this artistic movement in the country’s popular culture and history and commemorates the birth of two emblems of this melodic expression: Carlos Gardel And Julio de Caro. He tango was declared in 2009 Intangible cultural heritage of humanity for the UNESCO.
Was Ben Molara renowned Argentine author, composer, music producer and artistic promoter who in 1977 proposed creating a day for Celebrate tango. The date was chosen in honor Carlos Gardel and Julio de Carowho happened to have his birthday on the same day.
Carlos Gardelbaptized as “The Creole Thrush“, was born December 11, 1890 in Toulouse, France. However, he spent much of his life in Argentina, where he developed his musical talent. Was Singer, songwriter and actorwith more than 600 songs to his credit. He died at the age of 45 on June 24, 1935 in a plane crash in Medellín, Colombia.
Julio de Caro Also He was born on December 11, 1899 in Buenos Aires. He dedicated himself to music as Violinist and conductor. That’s why he took part Creation of some of the most important tango pieces in historywhich allowed him to leave a personal mark characterized by the sophistication and elegance of the genre. He died on May 11, 1980 in Mar del Plata at the age of 81.
Argentina has great pieces of this style of musicthat have remained in the collective memory and one relevant historical and cultural value. These are songs that are currently remembered internationally, many of which have been covered by other performers:
It is a work by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Peracomposed in New York in 1935. It became a Tango anthem who managed to hit the big screen, which increased his worldwide fame.
Composed in 1935 by Enrique Cadícamo and Juan Carlos CobiánHis lyrics are about the grief of a lost love and the desperate attempt to forget. Its melancholic melody accompanies its sad plot.
Performed by Gardel In 1934, this song portrays the City of Buenos Aires as a cultural symbol by telling the stories between immigrants and citizens of the federal capital. It became a Tango symbol on a global level.
Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera They wrote this work in 1934, which became a classic of the genre. Discover the return to the origins, the place of belonging and memory.
Consisting of Homero Expósito and Héctor Stamponi and carried out by Julio Sosais a clear example of this melancholic tango style currently. The lyrics are about love and loss.
There is no doubt one of Gardel’s most famous tangospublished in 1935. With the composition by Alfredo Le Perahas a sensitive and romantic melody that speaks of idealized love, longing and hope.
Composed in 1929 by Enrique Santos Discépolospeaks of global disillusionment, heartbreak and injustice. Gardel interpreted this Blow in 1930 and became a symbol of the social disillusionment of the time.
This piece Gerardo Matos Rodríguez and Pascual Contursi It was created in 1916 with a remarkable nostalgic style. In 2009 it was included in the “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” des UNESCO.
This famous tango was composed in 1941 with lyrics by Homero Manzi and music by Lucio Demare. It premiered with the Demare Orchestra at the Novely nightclub with the performance of Juan Carlos Miranda and gained popularity when it appeared in the film The old piggy bank. This song has a variety of versions such as: Roberto Goyeneche with the Orquesta Típica Porteña and the recordings of Anibal Troilo.
This classic was composed in 1926 by John of the Cross and carried out by Gardelwhere it became popular. Under a playful rhythm that reflects elements of Milongathat expresses the nostalgic feeling of the Barrioporteño culture.
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