Osvaldo Pedro Pugliese, born on December 2, 1905, in Buenos Aires, Argentina,
was a pianist and tango composer. He began his musical journey by writing his
first tango, “Recuerdo”, at the age of 19, which became a classic upon its
recording in 1926. Pugliese formed his orchestra as a cooperative in 1939,
debuting at Café El Nacional. His orchestra toured extensively, performing in
countries such as the former Soviet Union, China, Chile, and Japan. Notable
compositions include “La yumba” (1946) and “Ausencia” (1931). In 1985, at age
80, Pugliese performed a concert at Buenos Aires...