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Carlos Gardel
(One the Most Popular Tango Singer of All Time)
Birthdate: December 11, 1890
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Toulouse, France
Died: June 24, 1935
Carlos Gardel was a French-born Argentine singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, known as the most prominent figure in the history of tango. His wide vocal range, rich voice, and dramatic phrasing made him an influential interpreter of world popular music. With lyricist Alfredo Le Pera, he penned several classic tangos. Despite his tragic death in an airplane crash at the peak of his career, Gardel remains the most famous tango singer globally, embodying the essence of the tango style.