Alfredo Lepera

Alfredo Lepera (1900-1935) was an influential Argentine lyricist and screenwriter, renowned for his collaboration with the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel. His poignant lyrics contributed significantly to the emotional depth of Gardel's songs, including classics that became synonymous with the tango genre. Lepera's untimely death in a tragic plane crash alongside Gardel marked a devastating loss for the tango community and the world of music, as he played a crucial role in popularizing tango through cinema and song.