Roberto Goyeneche was formed in the style of the tango of
Carlos Gardel, later reached a more personal style characterised by his particular way of phrasing with rubato. In 1944, at the age of 18, he joined Raúl Kaplún's orchestra after winning a local contest and soon gave his live debut performance on Radio Belgrano. In 1952 Goyeneche teamed up with
Horacio Salgán. In 1956, he became the singer in the orchestra of his dear friend
Aníbal Troilo, with whom he recorded 26 songs. Later, Goyeneche became the first singer to record
Ástor Piazzolla's classic
Balada Para Un Loco, after starting his solo career in 1963. During the 1980s, Goyeneche appeared as special guest in the movies
El exilio de Gardel and
Sur, both directed by
Fernando Solanas. At the time of his death on 27 August 1994 in Buenos Aires (Aged 68), he was considered the greatest tango singer active. As a tribute, an avenue in the neighborhood of Saavedra, in Buenos Aires, is named after him. == References ==