Pascual Contursi (1888-32)
Pascual Contursi (1888-32)
He was the creator of the lyric for tango - He wrote the lyrics to the instrumental tango "Lita" which later was renamed as "Mi Noche Triste" the first tango cancion. Carlos Gardel recorded it in 1917.
He was the father of José María Contursi.
Read his biography on todotango.