Biography

Guillermo Barbieri (September 25, 1894 - June 24, 1935) was an Argentine composer, singer, and guitarist. He accompanied many famous artists of his time. In 1935, while on tour with Carlos Gardel, Alfredo Le Pera, and Ángel Domingo Riverol, he and his band-mates boarded a plane. Soon after takeoff, it collided with another plane and exploded. Riverol was the only survivor, but died two days later as a result of his injuries.
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He and his wife had 5 children. He is the father of Alfredo Barbieri. He is the grandfather of Carmen Barbieri. He is the great-grandfather of Federico Bal.

The tango Los ruiseñores was the first piece composed by Barbieri.