This June 24 marks the date on which the most famous voice of tango went out, leaving his universal musical legacy and, in turn, Buenos Aires. Footnote tells you about the activities that will be carried out to remember the Zorzal Criollo.
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| Carlos Gardel |
Carlos Gardel, also known as the Criollo Thrush, the Morocho del Abasto, or Carlitos, is one of Argentina's and the world's most significant creative figures. The pioneer of the Tango/Song genre, as well as a cinema performer and composer, is celebrated on this extremely important anniversary 88 years after his death.
Gardel died suddenly on June 24, 1935, in Colombia. The jet that would take him from Medellin to Cali crashed with another plane that was parked at the airport as he was taking off. An explosion occurred as a result of the accident, killing 12 of the 15 people aboard both planes.
Gardel was traveling with his friend and songwriter Alfredo Le Pera, who, along with other members of his band, died in the disaster. His burnt body was identified by the bracelet he was wearing, which bore the address of the house his mother, Berta Gardés, had purchased for him in the Abasto area (properly named Balvanera).
Since February 6, 1936, his ashes have been interred at the Gardel Mausoleum, which is accompanied by a life-size monument and is located in the Chacarita Cemetery (Avenida Guzmán between Av. Elcano, Garmendia, Warnes, and Jorge Newbery). It is open to the public for free.
The origin of the composer of “El dÃa en que me quieras”
According to the Argentine Republic's Ministry of Culture webpage, Carlos Gardel's birth remains a mystery to this day. "There is no unanimity about Carlos Gardel's birthplace," according to the media. According to the Uruguayan version, he was born on December 11, 1890 in Tacuarembó (Uruguay). The French woman, for her part, confirms that he was born in Toulouse, France.
However, the material confirms that the interpreter of "Caminito", "Volver", "Adiós", "Mi Buenos Aires querido", and "Muchachos", among other songs, grew up in Buenos Aires and became an Argentine citizen in 1923. His true surname was Gardés, which he changed to Gardel.
Furthermore, he lived with his mother, Berta Gardés, "in the old house on Uruguay street, between Cangallo (today's President Perón) and Cuyo (Sarmiento), with a wide patio and iron gate," according to the internet site.
The tanguero's voice, loved not only in Argentina but across the globe, began to be heard in the "O'Rondemán" café (Agüero and Humahuaca), in front of the Mercado del Abasto, in the place that today architecturally occupies the Shopping del Abasto. El Morocho del Abasto met his buddies there and proceeded to sing in front of the public.
As a result, by 1911, his blossoming star had acquired a key ally in the Uruguayan José Razzano to lead his career in show business. His gatherings at a friend's house on Guardia Vieja street were well-known. Gardel's songs were chanted by everyone because of his distinct voice, which he fell in love with.
He became so well-known that Argentine historian Felipe Pigna noted in his book "Gardel" that the artist "received 15,000 letters from his admirers per month.""He said he had learned to sign with both hands because he didn't arrive with just one," adding to his zeal.
Tesoros del Zorzal
The exhibition "Treasures of the Thrush" in the Carlos Gardel House Museum (Jean Jaurés 700) reveals Carlos Gardel's private world via a succession of images, papers, artefacts, trunks, and pieces from his global travels.
The exhibition includes historical images of life in the Supply around the turn of the twentieth century. It will also include material from singer José Razzano, composer Salvador Merico, and journalist Luis ngel Formento. In addition, actual newspapers from the time will be shown, as will photographs from the ngel Olivieri collection.
The exhibition will be available to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. In addition, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The general entry price is $100 pesos.
Retirees, university students with accreditation, and children under the age of 12 will, on the other hand, be admitted for free. 'Treasures of the Zorzal' is organized by BA Museums, which is part of the City of Buenos Aires' Ministry of Culture.