Francisco Canaro

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Canción de arrabal (1961)
2. La voz de mi ciudad (1953)
3. Así cantaba Carlos Gardel (1935)
4. La historia del tango (1949) — Él mismo
5. Dos amigos y un amor (1938)
6. Rosas de otoño (1930)
7. La tía de Carlos (1946)
8. Viejo smoking (1930)
9. Clouds of Smoke (1959) — Él mismo
10. With music in the soul (1951)
11. Corrientes, calle de ensueños (1949)
12. Idols of the Radio (1934)