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Horacio Salgán

p, *1916 AR, Buenos Aires
Musician / Composer / Arranger of Latin
A.k.a. Horacio Adolfo Salgán

Horacio Adolfo Salgán (born June 15, 1916 in Buenos Aires) is an Afro-Argentine pianist, composer, orchestra leader, and arranger who specializes in tango music.Salgán began studying piano at age six. At age 18 he joined the cast of Radio Belgrano as a soloist and back-up musician. At 20 he was discovered by orchestra leader Roberto Firpo, who hired Salgán for his orchestra. In late 1942 he made his first recording, and in 1944 put together his own orchestra, which lasted until 1947. Salgán then devoted himself to composing and teaching and in 1950 returned with a new orchestra. 1960 saw the formation of the Quinteto Real, with Salgán on piano, Enrique Mario Francini on violin and Pedro Laurenz on bandoneón. The goal of the group was to create instrumental tangos designed for listening rat

Genres

• Latin
• World
• Jazz
• Classical
• Folk

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