
Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Born
November 26, 1888
Died
December 14, 1964 (age 76)
Place of Birth
San José de Mayo, Uruguay
Also Known As
Francisco Canarozzo
Francisco Canaro
Biography
Francisco Canaro, artistic name of Francisco Canarozzo (b. November 26, 1888 in San José, Uruguay - d. December 14, 1964 in Buenos Aires, Argentina), was an Uruguayan tango composer, violinist, orchesta director and producer, nationalized Argentine in 1940. He is widely considered one of the most important musicians in the history of Tango.
Known For

Film
Así cantaba Carlos Gardel
1935

Film
Canción de arrabal
1961

Film
La voz de mi ciudad
1953

Film
With music in the soul
1951

Film
Viejo smoking
1930

Film
La historia del tango
Él mismo
1949

Film
Nubes de humo
1959

Film
Corrientes, calle de ensueños
1949

Film
Dos amigos y un amor
1938

Film
Rosas de otoño
1930

Film
La tía de Carlos
1946
Filmography
1961FilmCanción de arrabal1959FilmNubes de humo1953FilmLa voz de mi ciudad1951FilmWith music in the soul1949FilmCorrientes, calle de ensueños1949FilmLa historia del tangoas Él mismo1946FilmLa tía de Carlos1938FilmDos amigos y un amor1935FilmAsí cantaba Carlos Gardel1930FilmRosas de otoño1930FilmViejo smoking