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Astor Piazzolla, Argentinian bandoneon player and composer (born 1921)
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Astor Piazzolla
Argentine composer, bandoneon player and arranger (1921–1992)
Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. A virtuoso bandoneonist, he regularly performed…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bandoneon
Musical instrument
The bandoneon or bandonion is a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It is a typical instrument in most tango ensembles. As with other members of the concertina family, it is held between the hands, and played by pulling and pushing air through…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)