Juan José Mosalini
A key figure in the development of modern tango music, Argentine bandoneonist
Juan José Mosalini was born in José C. Paz, Buenos Aires, on November 29, 1943.
One of his earliest musical influences was his grandfather, who played bandoneon
and instilled a love of tango in him from a very young age. After picking up the
instrument at the age of 8, he began performing professionally in his teenage
years, playing alongside Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Rivero, Susana Rinaldi, and
Horacio Salgán. During this time, Juan José Mosalini also formed the avant-garde
tango ensemble Quinteto Guard...
