Adolfo Berón

Adolfo Berón (1915–1982) was an Argentine guitarist, composer, and singer who became known as “La Guitarra del Tango” for his distinctive contributions to tango music. Born December 21, 1915, in Zárate, Buenos Aires, he came from a musical family—his father Manuel was a guitarist and composer, and his siblings Raúl, José, Rosa, and Elba also pursued musical careers. Beginning in 1936, Berón performed on Radio Belgrano alongside his brother José, accompanying notable singers including Nelly Omar. In the 1950s, he directed his own guitar ensemble that toured South America successfully, blending tango with Argentine and Latin American folk traditions. Known for his clear, precise fingering and warm, gentle execution style, Berón recorded approximately 20 long-playing albums and earned two Gold Records: one for “El abrojito” and another in 1965 for “El poeta lloró.” He frequently composed with pianist Vicente Demarco, creating enduring tango and milonga pieces such as “Cuatro notas a Gardel” and “Paso a paso.” In 1967, he co-opened La Tuerca, a respected tango venue in Mar del Plata. Berón died on November 7, 1982, after being struck by a motorcycle on Avenida del Libertador in Buenos Aires.

Sources note: Cross-reference sources (tango.info) indicate death date as November 18, 1967, but Wikipedia and historical records consistently confirm death on November 7, 1982. The 1967 date appears to be erroneous.