About Horacio A. Castellanos
Lived 1905 – 1983 (aged 78). Horacio A. Castellanos was an Uruguayan writer, lyricist, composer, pianist and conductor.
Horacio Antonio Castellanos Alves (Montevideo, 1905 – Montevideo, 1983), better known as Pintín Castellanos, was an Uruguayan pianist, composer, lyricist and conductor of tango music. He was recognized as one of the great tango composers from Uruguay, enjoying success throughout a long career. The song "La puñalada" was his greatest creation. Recorded as a milonga for the first time in 1937 by Juan D'Arienzo, the song sold 20 million copies.
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Who was Horacio A. Castellanos?
Uruguayan pianist, composer, lyricist
When was Horacio A. Castellanos born?
Horacio A. Castellanos was born on 10 June 1905 in Montevideo.
When did Horacio A. Castellanos die?
Horacio A. Castellanos died on 2 July 1983 in Montevideo.
What was Horacio A. Castellanos's occupation?
Horacio A. Castellanos was a writer, lyricist, composer, pianist and conductor.
What nationality was Horacio A. Castellanos?
Horacio A. Castellanos was Uruguayan.
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