On Sunday 24th June, tango lovers flocked to Chacarita Cemetery to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the death of the most famous Argentine tango singer of all, Carlos Gardel. The Orquesta Típica Esquina Sur brought all their instruments, including their piano, all the way from La Boca where they perform at Teatro Verdi. Juan Vivas sung some tangos with an acoustic guitarist to the crowd’s pleasure. Photographers Beatrice Murch and Madeleine Decker share their photos from the event.
Honoring Carlos Gardel on the 77th anniversary of his death at his tomb in Chacarita. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
A guitarist tunes his guitar in preparation for his next tango at the tomb of Carlos Gardel. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Singer Juan Vivas sings a tango accompanied by an acoustic guitar at Carlos Gardel's tomb on the 77th anniversary of his death. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Orquesta Tipica Esquina Sur pushes their piano through Chacarita Cemetery. (Photo: Madeleine Decker)
The sheet music to the tango 'Volver'. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Orquesta Tipica Esquina Sur performs tango at Carlos Gardel's tomb. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Orquesta Tipica Esquina Sur performs tango at Carlos Gardel's tomb on the 77th anniversary of his death. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
The shadow of Carlos Gardel looms over the bassist from Orquesta Tipica Esquina Sur on the 77th anniversary of his death. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Interesting people at Carlos Gardel's tomb commemorating the anniversary of his death. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
A lit cigarette rests in the hands of the statue of Carlos Gardel at his tomb in Chacarita Cemetery. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Ashes in the Cemetery. (Photos: Madeleine Decker and Beatrice Murch)
Shoes are a beautiful, often overlooked, part of tango. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
The crowd applauds after Orquesta Tipica Esquina Sur performs tango at Carlos Gardel's tomb on the 77th anniversary of his death. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
