Re: J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabati`ere

[Natarajan Balasundara <rajan @EMC.COM>]

Carlos Lima wrote:

> This dancing thing was ages (20+ years) before
>anything comparable got under way in Argentina itself, a somewhat
>embarrassing admission for our dear Portenno characters, and one of the
top
>motivations for much of the his&hers-tory of the tango that they have
>concocted through the decades.
>


Speaking of his(/her)stories, there is probably some opportunities
with french connection open for concocting here.

For example, what about Carlos himself? I mean Carlos(Gardel).

When was he actually born? Whether illegitimate or not, was he the
the son of a french  woman? was he born in france?

Best reference  one could look up to is of no use here
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/1/0,5716,36741+1+36053,00.html
?query=carlos%20gardel


explainins that:

(b. , either Dec. 11, 1887, Tacuarembs, Uruguay, or Dec. 24, 1890,
Toulouse, Fr.
  d. June 24, 1935, Medellmn, Colom.)


Beyond that, however, it is a bit difficult  to find popular french
argentine tango composer/musician who is in everyone's
favourite list...or to list a handful without stressing oneself.


rajan.