Ángel Villoldo

Known for Sound

Ángel Villoldo's portrait

Details

Birthday: February 16, 1861

Deathday: October 13, 1919

Place of birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

Ángel Villoldo was an Argentine musician and lyricist, one of the most important composers of the first era of tango, the so-called "Old Guard". He was the author of antique tangos such as El Choclo and La Morocha. He is considered to be the father of tango.