Ben Molar
Ben Molar | |
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| Born | Moisés Smolarchik Brenner 3 October 1915 |
| Died | 25 April 2015 (aged 99) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Occupation(s) | author, composer, musical producer, talent scout |
| Years active | 1906-1941 |
| Known for | creator of the National Day of the Tango (11 December) |
Ben Molar (3 October 1915 – 25 April 2015) was an Argentine author, composer, musical producer, and talent scout. He created the National Day of the Tango, held annually on 11 December, placed bronze plaques on all 40 corners of Calle Corrientes and produced an interdisciplinary artistic project that combined art, poetry, and music to promote Argentine tango.