Number two in out Tango Toppers list, and quite a famous one: Astor Piazzolla.
Ástor Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. An excellent bandoneonist, he regularly performed his own compositions with different ensembles. He is known in his native land as “El Gran Ástor” (“The Great Ástor”).
Astor Piazzolla
This is him performing “Libertango”.
So what are the 10 most popular songs people listen to of his (according to last.fm data)?
#1 | Libertango | 21396 |
#2 | Adios Nonino | 12109 |
#3 | Milonga Del Angel | 9389 |
#4 | Oblivion | 5012 |
#5 | Verano Porteño | 4334 |
#6 | Fear | 4107 |
#7 | Mumuki | 3755 |
#8 | Por Una Cabeza | 3719 |
#9 | Chau Paris | 3665 |
#10 | Tanguedia Iii | 3626 |