Roberto Achával

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Roberto Achával
Birth name Oscar Aníbal Crudeli
Born November 11, 1930
Origin Argentina
Died June 27, 1996
Occupation(s) Tango violinist
Instrument(s) Violin

Oscar Aníbal Crudeli, better known as Roberto Achával, (November 11, 1930 - June 27, 1996) was an Argentinian tango violinist.[1] He became popular and recognized in Argentina following his appearance on the Argentine television show Grandes Valores del Tango.[1] He also was a member of Aníbal Troilo's orchestra.[1]

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Achával was born to parents Alejandro and Josefa Scalesi in Ingeniero White, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province.[2] Achával enjoyed singing from an early age, and sang in a church choir during his childhood.[2] However, encouraged by his father, he took up the violin at age five, under the tutelage of his uncle, Alibeo Crudeli.[2] He married Juana Dodero, also known as "La Negra", later in life.[2] He had two children with Dodero, Mirta and Leonel.[2]


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Roberto Achával. Retrieved on 2007-11-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e Roberto Achával. Retrieved on 2007-11-17.

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