Pedro Vargas - Kiosk of history

On April 29, 1906, in San Miguel de Allende, tenor Pedro Vargas was born, called “El Samurai de la Canción” and “El Tenor Continental”. He was a Mexican tenor and actor, belonging to the so-called Época de Oro of Mexican cinema. Despite his operatic preparation, he dedicated himself to popular singing, reaching international recognition. He was the second of the twelve children of José Cruz Vargas and Rita Mata. From the age of seven he began hi…