Carlos Guastavino (1912–2000)

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1. What do we need to know about this composer?

Possible answers . . .

Argentinian composer whose songs are very sing-able with fluid melodies and a natural lyricism rooted in the folk traditions of his native Argentina. Lots of nature images in his songs.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

La rosa y el sauce
Hermano
Pampamapa
Bonita rama de sauce
Milonga de dos hermanos
Se equivocó la paloma
Viniendo de Chilecito

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This selection is called: “La rosa y el sauce”
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This selection is called: “Hermano”
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This selection is called: “Pampamapa”
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This selection is called: “Bonita rama de sauce”
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This selection is called: “Milonga de dos hermanos”
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This selection is called: “Se equivocó la paloma”
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This selection is called: “Viniendo de Chilecito”
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