Mario Canaro
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Born
May 14, 1903
Mario Carmelo Canaro
May 14, 1903
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OriginArgentina
DiedJune 19, 1974
Argentina
GenresTango
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| Background information | |
| Born | Mario Carmelo Canaro May 14, 1903 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Origin | Argentina |
| Died | June 19, 1974 Argentina |
| Genres | Tango |
| Occupations | Violinist, composer |
| Instruments | Violin, bandoneon, double bass |
| Years active | 1920–1974 |
Mario Carmelo Canaro (14 May 1903 – 19 June 1974)[1] was an Argentine musician renowned in the field of tango as a violinist, bandoneonist, double bassist, and composer. He was the youngest member of the well-known Canaro family, a fundamental dynasty in the history of Río de la Plata tango.[2]
