Astor PiazzollaAstor Pantaleón Piazzolla (Latin American Spanish:, Italian:; March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles.
Carlos GardelCarlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was a French-born Argentine singer, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential interpreters of popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world.
El día que me quieras (song)"El día que me quieras" (English: The day that you love me) is an Argentine tango with music by Carlos Gardel and lyrics by Alfredo Le Pera. It is considered one of the most popular songs of the 20th century and one of the best Latin songs of all time. Originally featured in the 1935 film of the same name, sung by Gardel himself, it became a heavily recorded tangostandard, even by artists outside of the realm of tango.
Alfredo Le PeraAlfredo Le Pera (7 June 1900 – 24 June 1935) was a Brazilian-born Argentine journalist, screenwriter, dramatist and lyricist, best known for his highly productive collaboration with tango singer Carlos Gardel between 1932 and 1935. Together, they created some of tango's most enduring classics, including "Por una cabeza", "Volver", "Mi Buenos Aires querido", and "El día que me quieras".
Rosita MorenoRosita Moreno (born Gabriela Victoria Viñolas; March 18, 1907 – April 25, 1993) was a Spanish film actress who worked in cinema in Hollywood, Argentina, Mexico, and in her native Spain.
Buenos AiresCapital and most populous city of ArgentinaCapital and autonomous city in ArgentinaBuenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, according to the GaWC 2024 ranking.Tito LusiardoTito Lusiardo (September 13, 1896 – June 25, 1982 in Buenos Aires) was a Spanish-born Argentine film actor and tango singer, notable for his work during the Golden Age of Argentine cinema.
Tango musicTango ( or ; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtaŋgo]) is a style of music in 24 or 44 time that originated in Argentina and Uruguay among European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has mainly Spanish, Italian, Gaucho, African, and French cultural roots. It is traditionally played on a solo guitar, guitar duo, or an ensemble, known as the orquesta típica, which includes at least two violins, flute, piano, double bass, and at least two bandoneóns.
Kaufman Astoria StudiosThe Kaufman Astoria Studios, known historically as the Paramount Studios Complex, is a film studio located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. The studio was constructed for Famous Players–Lasky in 1920, since it was close to Manhattan's Theater District. The property was taken over by real estate developer George S. Kaufman in 1982 and renamed Kaufman Astoria Studios. The studio is home to New York City's only backlot, which opened in December 2013.
Musical filmMusical film is a film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate "production numbers". The musical film was a natural development of the stage musical after the emergence of sound film technology.John Reinhardt (director)John Reinhardt (1901–1953) was an Austrian actor, screenwriter, and film director. He worked for a number of years in Mexico, where he directed the 1948 American Cold War thriller Sofia. He was married to American screenwriter Elizabeth Reinhardt.
Volver (song)Volver is a tango song created in 1934 by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera. Gardel composed and performed the music, and Le Pera wrote the lyrics. This tango has been covered by multiple singers, including Luis Miguel, Julio Iglesias, Libertad Lamarque, Los Panchos, Elisa and Andres Calamaro. Also singers like Caetano Veloso, Concha Buika and Dulce Pontes performed it on stage. The title of Pedro Almodóvar’s film Volver (2006) is inspired by this tango.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.