About Gustavo Sosa Escalada
Lived 1877 – 1943 (aged 65–66). Gustavo Sosa Escalada was an Argentine and Paraguayan guitarist and composer.
Gustavo Sosa Escalada (16 January 1877 – 18 May 1943) was a Paraguayan guitarist, composer, music arranger, writer, journalist, and mathematician.
He is widely recognized as the creator of the Paraguayan guitar school and the mentor of notable figures like Agustín Pío Barrios.
Biography
Gustavo Sosa Escalada was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Jaime Sosa Escalada, a Paraguayan political figure exiled in Argentina, and Asunción Escalada, a pioneer in Paraguayan education. He pursued his studies at prestigious Argentine institutions, including the Escuela Naval and the Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gustavo Sosa Escalada?
Argentinian guitarist (1877–1943)
When was Gustavo Sosa Escalada born?
Gustavo Sosa Escalada was born on 16 January 1877 in Buenos Aires.
When did Gustavo Sosa Escalada die?
Gustavo Sosa Escalada died in 1943 in Asunción.
What was Gustavo Sosa Escalada's occupation?
Gustavo Sosa Escalada was a guitarist and composer.
What nationality was Gustavo Sosa Escalada?
Gustavo Sosa Escalada was Argentine and Paraguayan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Gustavo Sosa Escalada
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