In the 9th week of 2026, this vals tanda focuses on recordings by Francisco Canaro with Charlo on vocals—a partnership that remains essential for both milongas and vals tandas. With Charlo as vocalist, the selection naturally falls between 1928 and 1934. Don’t let the word “limited” mislead you, though: during these years alone, Canaro recorded nearly 600 tracks with Charlo, including 88 valses and 327 tangos.
Born Carlos José Pérez, Charlo became known for his melancholic voice and emotionally refined phrasing, earning him the title “La voz melódica de Buenos Aires.” While he spent many years as Canaro’s principal singer, he also embodied the concept of the estribillista, giving shape and personality to the short vocal passages typical of the period. Beyond his work as a singer, Charlo composed enduring pieces such as Ave de paso, Cobardía, El viejo vals, Fueye, No hay tierra como la mía, Pinta brava, Rondando tu esquina, Sin lágrimas, and Tu pálida voz. He also led his own orchestra and was among the pioneers who carried tango into radio and cinema.
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