Jose Bragato
Composer

Jose Bragato Net Worth

Jose Bragato was an Italian-born Argentinian cellist, composer, arranger, and musical archivist who was a major figure in the 1950s New Tango movement. He was born on October 12, 1915 and is best known for founding the Channel 13 Orchestra with fellow musician Lucio Milena. Bragato's work was instrumental in the development of the New Tango style, which blended traditional tango with elements of jazz and classical music.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 12, 1915
Birth Place Italy
Age 105 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 18, 2017 (age 101)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Argentinian Cellist, Composer, arranger, and musical archivist who was a prominent figure in the 1950s New Tango movement. He and fellow musician Lucio Milena founded the Channel 13 Orchestra. 

Before Fame

He emigrated from Italy to Argentina in 1927 when he was 12 years old, but was forced to move to Brazil in 1976 to escape Argentina's military dictatorship.

Trivia

He became known as an expert arranger of Paraguayan folk music, mastering guaranias and polkas.

Family Life

His father and his father's older brother were both flautists. 

Associated With

He gave his last solo performance when he was 80, accompanying Julio Bocca alongside the Atilio Stampone ensemble at New York's Radio City Music Hall. 

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