Enrique Santos Discépolo (1901-51) Buenos Aires

One of the most important tango poets.
He was also composer, actor and playwright.
His muse was singer Tania, with whom he had a tormentous relationship.

Read his biography on todotango.


His work as Poet / Composer

Chorra (Thief)

Infamia (Infamy)

Tormenta (Storm)

Confesión (Confession)

Esta Noche Me Emborracho (Tonight I’m Getting Drunk)

Cambalache (Pawnshop)

Alma Del Bandoneón (Soul Of The Bandoneon)

His work as Poet

Uno (One)

Sin Palabras (No Words)