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"El entrerriano", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

“El Entrerriano” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1946.

“El Entrerriano” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1946.

The story of “El entrerriano” and its main recordings

With this number the three-section structure that prevailed in the old trend tango began to spread and, more than a hundred years later, “El entrerriano” is still one of the greatest classics of the genre.

The canyengue liveliness of the melody amazed the audience from the first bar.

The dancer José Guidobono, who was present, could not dance as he used to because the spell of those musical notes paralyzed him.

When the number was finished, he approached the composer and suggested,” Why don’t you dedicate it to Segovia?”

He was referring to Ricardo Segovia, a landowner from Entre Ríos, who was making whoopee in the Buenos Aires nights.

Mendizábal told him he would honor him by naming “El entrerriano” his new tango.

Read more about “El entrerriano” at www.todotango.com

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We are happy to have a collaboration with the people from tangotunes.com from whom some of you may have heard, they do high-quality transfers from original tango shellacs.

It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

  • Now they started a new project that addresses the dancers and the website is https://en.mytango.online
    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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Floreal Ruiz, Argentine Tango singer.

“Marioneta” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Floreal Ruiz in vocals, 1943.

“Marioneta” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Floreal Ruiz in vocals, 1943.

Floreal Ruiz, Argentine Tango singer.

Floreal Ruiz

Singer (March 29, 1916 – April 17, 1978)

He was undoubtedly a subtle, delicate singer with excellent diction, which allowed the understanding of the lyrics and their dramatics.

In 1943, he joined the orchestra led by Alfredo De Angelis, with whom he recorded eight numbers; the first was “Marioneta”.

Admired by the new generations, he is the model of a way of feeling and interpreting our Tango.

In his adolescence, around 1934, Floreal ventured into singing serenades.

Despite his father’s opposition, he appeared in singers selection contests using pseudonyms.

In 1936, he won the first prize on Radio Fénix.

Read more about Floreal Ruiz at www.todotango.com

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We are happy to have a collaboration with the people from tangotunes.com from whom some of you may have heard, they do high-quality transfers from original tango shellacs.

It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

  • Now they started a new project that addresses the dancers and the website is https://en.mytango.online
    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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Enrique Santos Discépolo

“Uno” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1943.

“Uno” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica with Héctor Mauré in vocals, 1943.

Enrique Santos Discépolo, portrait.

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Poet, composer, actor and playwright. (March 27, 1901 – December 23, 1951)

Enrique Santos Discépolo, a multifaceted genius, was not just any artist. He was a poet, composer, actor, and playwright who set himself apart from his contemporaries with a keen awareness of his artistic impact.

Discépolo’s creations, imbued with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and prophetic touch, resonate deeply with the Argentine spirit.

His work carries a distinctive “Discepolian” air—a mixture of common sense and insightful observation—that has earned him affection and admiration far beyond the realm of tango. To this day, Discépolo’s legacy stirs the soul, proving that his contributions to the arts were not only recognized in his time but continue to inspire and intrigue.

Read more about Enrique Santos Discépolo at www.todotango.com

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We are happy to have a collaboration with the people from tangotunes.com from whom some of you may have heard, they do high-quality transfers from original tango shellacs.

It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

  • Now they started a new project that addresses the dancers and the website is https://en.mytango.online
    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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"Punto y coma", Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

“Punto y coma” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1948.

“Punto y coma” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1948.

José Martínez

Pianist and composer (January 28, 1890 – July 27, 1939)

In 1919, José Martínez would leave Canaro‘s orchestra to form his own. Canaro himself confessed some time after that he thought it would significantly weaken his orchestra:

“Bandoneonists were scarce, and I turned to Minotto Di Cicco, who worked in Montevideo. And since he had nothing to envy Fresedo, he prevailed shortly after…

The problem came when José Martínez decided to form his orchestra to premiere with it at the cabIn 1919, Jose Martinez left Canaro’s orchestra to form his own. Canaro himself admitted later that he believed this would significantly weaken his orchestra. Bandoneon players were scarce, so he turned to Minotto Di Cicco, who worked in Montevideo. And since Di Cicco had nothing to envy about Fresedo, he quickly gained popularity. However, a problem arose when Martinez decided to form his orchestra and debut it at the cabaret L’Abbaye on Esmeralda Street, which was a loss for Canaro’s orchestra. Canaro replaced Martinez with Luis Riccardi, a pianist with exceptional technique. This, however, led to complaints from Royal’s clientele.

I supplanted him with Luis Riccardi, a pianist with a good technique… and I had to put up with the complaints from Royal’s clientele.”

They noticed the change and missed the typical Martínez beat. It took me a lot to convince the clientele of the cabaret!”

Read more about José Martínez and the History of Tango

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We are happy to have a collaboration with the people from tangotunes.com from whom some of you may have heard, they do high-quality transfers from original tango shellacs.

It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

  • Now they started a new project that addresses the dancers and the website is https://en.mytango.online
    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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"Derecho viejo" of Eduardo Arolas. History of Tango by Marcelo Solis. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

“Derecho viejo” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1945.

“Derecho viejo” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1945.

Eduardo Arolas

Bandoneonist, composer and leader (February 24, 1892 – September 29, 1924)

Between 1913 and 1916, his musical composition and production showed evident improvement due to his musical studies, and the achieved experience of his profession.

He consolidated his fame, taking his orchestra to the level of the most prominent ones. He left the neighborhood cafés, playing on Corrientes Street and at the luxurious places of Palermo neighborhood in the interior of Argentina and Montevideo.

Some of the compositions of this period, among many that have been forgotten, are “Derecho viejo”-played here by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica in 1945.

Read more about Eduardo Arolas

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We are happy to have a collaboration with the people from tangotunes.com from whom some of you may have heard, they do high-quality transfers from original tango shellacs.

It is the number 1 source for professional Tango DJs all over the world.

  • Now they started a new project that addresses the dancers and the website is https://en.mytango.online
    You will find two compilations at the beginning, one tango and one vals compilation in amazing quality.
    The price is 50€ each (for 32 songs each compilation) and now the good news!

If you enter the promo code 8343 when you register at this site you will get a 20% discount!

Thanks for supporting this project, you will find other useful information on the site, a great initiative.

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