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Alberto Cortéz

José Alberto García Gallo (March 11, 1940), professionally known as Alberto Cortez, was an Argentine singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Rancul, La Pampa, he began playing music at the age of 6 and later studied classical piano at the Chopin Conservatory in San Rafael, Mendoza. During this time, he made his debut as a professional singer under the name Chiquito García with the Orquesta Arizona. Years later, he moved to Buenos Aires to attend college but dropped out shortly after to focus on his music career. Well-versed in genres like tango, jazz, and Argentine folklore, Alberto ...