Astor Piazzolla (1921-92)
He started his career in tango as bandoneonist of Aníbal Troilo. He accompanied Francisco Fiorentino briefly before forming his own Orquesta Típica. He composed many tangos that expanded the horizon of the genre.
Read his biography on todotango.
Piazzolla's composition with lyrics
Jacinto Chiclana (Jacinto Chiclana) with Jorge Luis Borges, 1965
Alguien Le Dice Al Tango (Somebody Says To Tango) with Jorge Luis Borges, 1965
Chiquilín De Bachín (Little Boy at Bachin's) with Horacio Ferrer, 1969
Balada Para Un Loco (Ballad for a Lunatic) with Horacio Ferrer, 1969
Balada Para Mi Muerte (Ballad For My Death) with Horacio Ferrer, 1970
El Gordo Triste (The Sad Fatty) with Horacio Ferrer, 1970
La Bicicleta Blanca (The White Bicycle) with Horacio Ferrer, 1971
Los Pájaros Perdidos (The Lost Birds) with Mario Trejo, 1975
Milonga Del Trovador (Milonga of The Troubadour), with Horacio Ferrer, 1981
Siempre Se Vuelve A Buenos Aires (Always Comes Back To Buenos Aires) with Eladia Blázquez, 1982
Vuelvo Al Sur (Return to The South) with Pino Solanas, 1988