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Aníbal Troilo

Aníbal Troilo, known as “Pichuco,” was one of the greatest figures in Argentine tango. His bandoneón and orchestra defined the music's golden age.

Origins

Active from 1937, Troilo led one of the most popular orquestas típicas of tango's golden age before moving toward a concert sound in the late 1950s.

The sound

His music is classic Argentine tango, centered on his expressive bandoneón and richly arranged orchestral playing, famous for both instrumentals and vocal recordings.

Legacy

He recorded with greats like Roberto Goyeneche and Francisco Fiorentino, and even Astor Piazzolla played in and arranged for his orchestra—testament to his towering stature.