Francisco Pracánico (1898-1971) 

Born into poverty in Buenos Aires suburb, he taught himself to play music. He became a successful pianist and composer. 

Read his biography on todotango.

His work as Composer

Alhucema (Alhucema)

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Horacio Sanguinetti Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1944Recorded by Lucio Demare with Horacio Quintana in 1944

Condena (Life Sentence)

Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo & Francisco Pracánico Lyrics:  Enrique Santos Discépolo Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Francisco Canaro with Roberto Maida in 1937

Corrientes Y Esmeralda (Corrientes and Esmeralda)

Music: Francisco Pracánico 1933 Lyrics: Celedonio Flores ​Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Roberto Chanel in 1944Recorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Alberto Echagüe in 1945

El Cielo En Tus Ojos (The Heaven In Your Eyes)

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Francisco Bohigas Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1941

Escúchame Manón (Listen To Me, Manon)

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Roberto Chanel & Claudio Frollo Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Roberto Chanel in 1947

Los Muñequitos (San Fernando) (The Little Dolls (San Fernando))

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Oscar Rubens Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1943

Mentira (Lie)

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with Alberto Morán in 1945Recorded by Angel D'Agostino with Angel Vargas in 1945

Monte Criollo (Monte Criollo)

Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Felipe & Ayano Music: Edgardo DonatoRecorded by Francisco Lomuto with Jorge Omar in 1935

Muchacho De Cafetín (Young Boy From The Small Cafe)

Music: Francisco Pracánico Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Felipe & Ayano  Recorded by Edgardo Donato with Hugo Del Carril in 1935

Pampa (Pampa)

Music: Francisco Pracánico

Si Tú Quisieras (If You Want To) 

Music: Francisco Pracánico  Lyrics: Luis Rubistein Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1943