About Ángel D'Agostino
Lived 1900 – 1991 (aged 90). Ángel D'Agostino was an Argentine composer, pianist, singer, conductor and musician.
Angel Domingo Emilio D’Agostino (25 May 1900 in Buenos Aires - 16 January 1991) was a piano player, composer and bandleader (tango musical genre) in Argentina during the golden age of tango. He was a member of the duo Los Dos Angeles with Angel Vargas.
Biography Angel D'Agostino comes from a family of musicians. In 1920, he created his first band (which included the composer Agesilao Ferrazzano, Juan D’Arienzo, Anselmo Aieta and Ciriaco Ortiz) which mixed tango and jazz, and played live soundtracks for silent films in movie theaters.
Angel D'Agostino met Angel Vargas in 1932. They formed their band in 1940. They made Angel D'Agostino's famous recordings together, 93 of them, from 1940 to 1946.
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Who was Ángel D'Agostino?
Argentinian composer and pianist (1900–1991)
When was Ángel D'Agostino born?
Ángel D'Agostino was born on 25 May 1900 in Buenos Aires.
When did Ángel D'Agostino die?
Ángel D'Agostino died on 16 January 1991 in Buenos Aires.
What was Ángel D'Agostino's occupation?
Ángel D'Agostino was a composer, pianist, singer, conductor and musician.
What nationality was Ángel D'Agostino?
Ángel D'Agostino was Argentine.
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