Pascual Contursi
Writing
November 18, 1888 — May 29, 1932Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pascual Contursi was a well-known Argentine tango playwright, musician and lyricist. He was the author of several tango lyrics, among which "Mi noche triste" stands out, considered the first tango-song and performed by Carlos Gardel in 1917.
Known for
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movieMi noche triste
1952
Original Music Composer
moviePeluquería de señoras
1941
Original Music Composer
movieIf I Were Rich
1941
Original Music Composer
movieLa vida es un tango
1939
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