On this day in tango
Who was born and who died on this date, what happened, and what was recorded. Every line has its source.
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- 1965
- 1928
Carlos Di Sarli · First recording session for Victor: T.B.C. and La guitarrita.
26 November 1928 · www.todotango.com
- 1888
- 1914
✶ Born
Roberto Chanel · Born Alfredo Mazzochi in Caballito, the youngest of five children of Neapolitan immigrants.
26 November 1914 · www.todotango.com
- 1933
Roberto Ray · Records 'El tarta' with Fresedo for Victor, the label he records for until 1939.
28 November 1933 · www.todotango.com
- 1964
† Died
Julio Sosa · Dies after crashing his car at Figueroa Alcorta and Mariscal Castilla; his wake moves from Salón La Argentina to Luna Park.
26 November 1964 · www.todotango.com
- 1903
- 1920
✶ Born
Juan Sanchez Gorio · Born in Spain to Gregorio Sánchez and Aurora Fabieri.
28 November 1920 · www.todotango.com
- 1936
- 1963
- 1971
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.
A word of tango
Infatuation, a pet obsession
Hear it said · 57:25HORACIO FERRER Tengo una pregunta para vos (por Pepa Palazón) with ENGLISH subtitles.