Hector Ayala

Héctor Ayala was an Argentine guitarist and composer born on April 11, 1914, in Concordia, Entre Ríos province, who kicked off his career in Buenos Aires, debuting in 1936 by backing tango and folk singers. He later jammed with the Escuadrones de Guitarra—cool groups of 12-15 guitarists led by Abel Fleury—and in the 1950s, he lit up Buenos Aires radio while playing in a tango quartet under Aníbal Troilo, blending folk roots with classical guitar vibes that still inspire players today. Ayala passed away on March 12, 1990, in Buenos Aires, leaving behind a legacy of challenging and heartfelt compositions like those on albums such as *Classical Folk Guitar*.