Achával, Roberto b. November 11, 1930 d. June 27, 1996 Tango Singer, Violinist. Born Oscar Aníbal Crudeli, he gained a national reputation in Argentina through his participation in the television show "Grandes Valores del Tango" (1969), and was the last singer of the great Aníbal Troilo´s orchestra. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC
Acuña, Carlos b. November 3, 1914 d. February 19, 1989 Tango Singer, Composer. The creator of the famed tango "La Calesita", he began his career in the 1930s. He lived in Spain for 17 years, where he obtained great success, then returned to Argentina in 1978. Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 1s 4 #19
Adamini, Santiago b. February 25, 1895 d. April 21, 1969 Composer. Born in Palermo, Buenos Aires, he began to compose works for the tango and poetry music with folk musicians in the 1920s. Considered one the pioneers of the early chamamé, his long list of composed songs included "Guarani" and "Look", "A Guaraní a Virgin", "Panambí", "Esquer Zelaya Guaynita of the Soul ", "Crying Heart ", " My First Love", "My heart", "My hope is lost", "On the Paraná River", "Prisoner", "May God You", "Recuerdos Corrientes", "Red Earth" and "My Paraguay" to name a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 1s 3 #10
Alberti, Aida b. November 13, 1915 d. April 18, 2006 Actress. She was one the most popular Argentine actress in the beginnings of talking motion pictures. Best remembered for her characteristic roles of shy and innocent young lady, she appeared in twenty six films, including "El Cura Gaucho," "La Cumparsita," and "La Novia de los Forasteros." (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón de Actores
Alessio, Enrique Carmelo b. January 8, 1918 d. September 8, 2000 Musician. Famed for his bandoneón accordion skills, he was a composer and orchestra leader best remembered for his compositions "Amar Para Qué," "Bien Porteña," "Cantemos Corazón," "Te Odio y te Quiero," and "Un Tango para mi Vieja". Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 1s 10 #123
Alonso, Pola b. November 16, 1923 d. November 6, 2004 Cinema and T.V. actress, one of the most popular actresses of the Golden Age of Argentine Cinema. She participated in 15 movies and is well remembered for her marriage with the famed soccer player José Manuel Moreno. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón Asoc. Argentina de Actores
Anglada, Héctor b. January 31, 1976 d. March 2, 2002 Actor. He had a short but successful career in cinema and television. Best known for his main role in the movie "Pizza, Birra, Faso" (1997). (Bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Motorcycle accident Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón de Actores
Antúnez, Elías b. 1906 d. April 19, 1957 Horseracing Jockey. Between 1933 and 1957 he won many Argentine classic races, like the Carlos Pellegrini (twice), and Jockey Club (three times). He also won three Argentine Jockey´s Championships (1937, 1938 and 1951). (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Sección 5, Manzana 9, Tablón 1
Araya, Rosamel b. August 30, 1936 d. February 12, 1996 Bolero Singer. Born Héctor Rosamel Araya in Chile, he gained popularity in Argentina and Latin America during the 1960´s with boleros like "Quémame los Ojos," "Arrepentida," "La Carta" and many others. He recorded more than 80 LP´s. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC
Aretz, Isabel b. April 14, 1909 d. June 1, 2005 Musician, musicologist, etnologist and composer. She wrote more than 25 books about Latin American folklore and composed ten works for orchestra. Artez moved to Venezuela in 1947 and lived there until the mid 1990s. She was among the few composers that worked at the first electronic music studio in Venezuela, founded during the 1960s. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC
Armani, Eduardo b. August 22, 1898 d. December 13, 1970 Renowned violinist, composer and director. Best remembered for his tangos "Pompón," "Mi Ultima Noche," "Victoria," and "Normiña," this one recorded by Carlos Gardel. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC, 2s 9 #465
Arolas, Eduardo b. February 24, 1892 d. September 29, 1924 Tango Leader, composer and bandoneón player. Nickmamed "El Tigre del Bandoneón" (The Tiger of the Bandoneón), Arolas was one of the leaders of the modern tango. He composed more than one hundred pieces like "El Marne," "La Cachila," "Retintín," "Viborita," and "Làgrimas." He was advanced for his time in composition and also in tango playing. He died young, poor and alcoholic in Paris. His remains were repatriated to Argentina in 1954. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina Plot: Panteón SADAIC