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“La cumparsita” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1943.

“La cumparsita” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1943.

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, author of the famous Argentine Tango

Gerardo Matos Rodríguez

Pianist and composer (18 March 1897 – 25 April 1948)

He was the creator of the worldwide known and most successful tango of all times: “La cumparsita”.

He also composed a large worthy repertory undoubtedly superior to the most famous of his numbers.

He was born in Montevideo, the son of don Emilio Matos, owner of the cabaret named Moulin Rouge.

Read more about Gerardo Matos Rodriguez at www.todotango.com

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It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

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    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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