Pascual Contursi (1888-32)

He was the creator of the lyric for tango - He wrote the lyrics to the instrumental tango "Lita" which later was renamed as "Mi Noche Triste" the first tango cancion. Carlos Gardel recorded it in 1917.

He was the father of José María Contursi.

Read his biography on todotango.

His work as Poet

Mi Noche Triste (Lita) (My Sad Night (Lita)), 1916

La Cumparsita (Si Supieras), 1924

Bandoneón Arrabal (Bandoneon of The Slum), 1928

El Motivo (Pobre Paica) (The Reason), 1920