Francisco Canaro

Sound1888–1964San José de Mayo, Uruguay

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 ForSound

GenderMale

Birthday1888-11-26

Age76 years old at death

Date of Death† 1964-12-14

Place of BirthSan José de Mayo, Uruguay

Known AsFrancisco Canarozzo