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Francisco Canaro

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

November 26, 1888(76)

Day of Death

December 14, 1964

Place of Birth

San José de Mayo, Uruguay

Also Known As

Francisco Canarozzo

Francisco Canaro

Sound

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.

Known For

Filmography