Discépolo & Tania
The poet of tango and his Spanish muse
The bitter genius of tango Enrique Santos Discépolo, author of "Cambalache," and the Spanish singer Tania, his lifelong companion who spread and immortalized his songs across Latin America.
01Why it matters
Discépolo wrote the philosophy of tango; Tania was his voice, his muse and the keeper of his work.
02The conflict
Politics and Discépolo's early death at 49.
03The iconic moment
Tania singing "Uno" and "Cambalache" after Discépolo's death.
04What survived
The tangos "Cambalache," "Yira yira" and "Uno."
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Discépolo & Tania?
The bitter genius of tango Enrique Santos Discépolo, author of "Cambalache," and the Spanish singer Tania, his lifelong companion who spread and immortalized his songs across Latin America.
Why is the story of Discépolo & Tania famous?
Discépolo wrote the philosophy of tango; Tania was his voice, his muse and the keeper of his work.
How does the story of Discépolo & Tania end?
Tania singing "Uno" and "Cambalache" after Discépolo's death. The tangos "Cambalache," "Yira yira" and "Uno."
Is the story of Discépolo & Tania real?
Yes, Discépolo & Tania is based on real people and events.
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