In 1917, Carlos Gardel recorded the poetic "Mi Noche Triste" (My Sad Night).

BBC: Anyone for tango?

Later, tango singers, led by Carlos Gardel, wedded melancholic lyrics of urban alienation and unrequited love to tango's florid musical notes.

BBC: World Tango Festival

The piece we chose for our fusion was by Carlos Gardel -- the biggest name in the history of tango.

CNN: Musician's passionate journey through Buenos Aires

Often, images of Buenos Aires icons such as tango singer Carlos Gardel grace the oval centre of fileteado compositions, and they are almost always accompanied by a phrase or popular saying, whether humorous, emotional or philosophical.

BBC: Learn a true Buenos Aires art form