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Sofía Bozán

Sofía Bozán was a singer and stage performer born on 5 November 1904 [3]. She made her singing debut with the Muiño-Alippi company in 1926, recorded for Electra and Odeon, appeared on film with Gardel, and had a long run at the Teatro Maipo from 1934 to 1954 [1][2]. She died in Buenos Aires on 9 July 1958 [1].

Sofía Bozán was born on 5 November 1904 [3]. Her singing debut came in 1926 with the Muiño-Alippi company, where she premiered Canillita [1].

Over the following years she premiered tangos on the stage, including Un tropezón in Contursi's Saltó la bola in 1927 and Yira yira at the Teatro Sarmiento [1]. She recorded for the Electra label with Francisco Pracánico's orchestra in 1929 and for Odeon in 1930 [1].

In 1931 she toured Spain and France with the Teatro Sarmiento company and filmed Luces de Buenos Aires with Gardel [1]. From 1934 she had a long run at the Teatro Maipo, which lasted until 1954 [2]. She played herself in the film El patio de la morocha in 1951 and died in Buenos Aires on 9 July 1958 [1].

Stage career

Bozán's singing debut took place in 1926 with the Muiño-Alippi company, with which she premiered Canillita [1].

In 1927 she premiered Un tropezón in Contursi's Saltó la bola [1]. She also premiered Yira yira at the Teatro Sarmiento [1]. In 1931 she toured Spain and France with the Teatro Sarmiento company [1].

Beginning in 1934, she had a long run at the Teatro Maipo, which continued until 1954 [2].

Recordings

In 1929 Bozán recorded for Electra with the orchestra of Francisco Pracánico [1]. In 1930 she recorded for Odeon; these recordings included Yira yira [1].

Film

In 1931 Bozán filmed Luces de Buenos Aires with Gardel [1]. In 1951 she played herself in El patio de la morocha [1].

Death

Sofía Bozán died in Buenos Aires on 9 July 1958 [1].

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2009–2026

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  • Vals 67%
  • Tango 33%

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Sofía Bozán — described as Sofía Bozán (Singing debut with the Muiño-Alippi company, premiering Canillita.)1926–1958Single source

Born1

Sofía Bozán — born on Sofía Bozán (November 5, 1904)Supported · 2

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Sofía Bozán — external id Sofía Bozán (todotango:creador/148)Single source

Died1

Sofía Bozán — died on Sofía Bozán (July 9, 1958)Single source

Birthplace1

Sofía Bozán — born in Sofía Bozán (Buenos Aires Argentina)Single source

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  1. Canto por no llorarFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931

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