Gerardo Matos Rodríguez
**Gerardo Matos Rodríguez** (1897-1948) was the Uruguayan composer behind *the* tango anthem: "La Cumparsita." Nicknamed "Becho," this Montevideo-born artist wrote the iconic tune at just 19 years old (!!!), originally as a carnival march for his university buddies. Little did he know it’d become *the* most recorded tango in history, soundtracking ballrooms, films, and cultural milestones worldwide. Beyond music, Matos Rodríguez dabbled in journalism and diplomacy, but his legacy lives in those sultry, dramatic notes that define tango’s fiery soul. Even a century later, "La Cumparsita" remains the genre’s crown jewel—proof that one genius melody can outlive a lifetime.
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