Garufa por carlos gardel biography

The first time I heard “Por una cabeza,” probably one of the most famous tango songs in history, I was about six years old. I was at my grandfather’s house, and I saw how that strong and brave man I adored crumbled emotionally to the rhythm of the music.

Garufa por carlos gardel biography

That was the only time I ever saw him cry. Confused, I looked at him with an inquiring expression, but he only said: “not now.” Years later, I found out that the song reminded him of my grandmother, who had passed away many years before, and every time he listened to it he would get emotional.

The same thing happens to me now whenever I hear that unique voice and those powerful violin notes. The song became even more touching and relevant when he passed away, so I got really interested in knowing the story behind it and the voice that made my unbreakable grandfather crumble.

This is the story of Carlos Gardel, the man who revolutionized tango music forever and put it on the map.

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