Song

Torturas

Music by Humberto Canaro, lyrics by Príncipe Cubano. 2 recordings in our catalogue, 1929–1930.

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Versions of Torturas recorded 1929–1930

Torturas was composed by Humberto Canaro.^† The lyrics of Torturas are by Príncipe Cubano.^†

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Music: Humberto Canaro
Lyrics: Príncipe Cubano

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Recordings

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The catalogue holds 2 recordings of this song by 2 orchestras, 1929 to 1930.

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1920’30

Recordings of Torturas by year, taller the more they are danced · 2 of 2 recordings carry a year · read Nov 1, 2026

2 recordings · our catalogue, dances filmed on TangoTube

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EntryHumberto CanaroPerson
EntryPríncipe CubanoPerson
EntryTortazosComposition
EntryEl toritoComposition
EntryTormentaComposition
EntryLa torcacitaComposition
EntryPatoterosComposition
EntryTitiriterosComposition

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tango.info · T0370085452

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Composed by Humberto Canaro

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Lyrics by Príncipe Cubano

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