Osvaldo Piro

Osvaldo Piro was a renowned Argentine bandoneonist, celebrated for his contributions to the tango genre. Born on December 26, 1936, in Buenos Aires, he began playing the bandoneón at the age of 10 and became a prominent figure in the tango scene, collaborating with legends like Aníbal Troilo and Cátulo Castillo. Piro was also a director, arranger, and composer, leaving a lasting legacy in music. He was married to singer Susana Rinaldi, with whom he had two children who pursued musical careers. In his later years, he directed the Provincial Orchestra of Ciudadana Music in Córdoba, where he lived until his passing at the age of 88, following a brief illness.