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Argentine Tango School

“Casas viejas” by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Maida in vocals, 1935.

Ivo Pelay, at 18. Argentine Tango author.

Ivo Pelay

Lyricist, theatral writer and journalist (5 May 1893 – 28 August 1959)

He was author of a great number of theatrical works that encompassed all the genres.

He also wrote many lyrics for tangos, spiced with a genuine, clean local grace.

His prolific stage of collaboration with Francisco Canaro is outstanding.

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