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“Ninguna” by Ángel D’Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

“Ninguna” by Ángel D’Agostino y su Orquesta Típica with Ángel Vargas in vocals, 1942.

Ángel D'Agostino & Ángel Vargas, Argentine Tango orchestra conductor and singer.

Ángel Vargas

Singer, lyricist and composer (22 October 1904 – 7 July 1959)

In 1940 he would commence his fundamental period when entering the orchestra led by the pianist Ángel D’Agostino with whom he would stay until 1946, producing 94 renditions on record which stand as legitimate jewels in the genre.

A singer with an impressive personality, he is the symbol of porteño (from Buenos Aires) tango phrasing in the 40s. 

His phrasing was reo and compadrito but at the same time of an infinite good taste. 

Angel Vargas died young and without a very noticeable decline as an interpreter; he was undoubtedly one of the major artists in our tango music. 

Among his recordings, stands out “Ninguna”. 

Read more about Ángel Vargas at www.todotango.com

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  • 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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“Lejos de ti” by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Teófilo Ibáñez in vocals, 1938.

“Lejos de ti” by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Teófilo Ibáñez in vocals, 1938.

Manuel Meaños, Argentine Tango lyricist.

Manuel Meaños

Lyricist, writer and reporter (21 October 1902 – 29 April 1959)

Manuel Meaños was a writer of wide and manifold achievements, consecrated either to theater, movies, radio, journalism, and tangos that were widely popular.

He also wrote the lyrics for the vals “Lejos de ti”.

His verses were attached to the songs of many great music composers.

Read more about Manuel Meaños at www.todotango.com

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“Queja indiana” by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Andrés Falgás in vocals, 1939.

“Queja indiana” by Rodolfo Biagi y su Orquesta Típica with Andrés Falgás in vocals, 1939.

Juan Rodríguez

Pianist, composer and leader (October 19, 1895 – April 4, 1928)

He began his studies at the conservatory in Buenos Aires. Then, his parents took him to Spain, and at the National Conservatory of Barcelona, he perfected himself under the direction of a famous maestro in piano and harmony.

From Barcelona, he traveled to Paris, where he was distinguished.

He returned to Argentina in 1914.

In 1927 he obtained one of the first prizes in the National Record Contest at the Palace Theater, on Corrientes Street, with the tango “Queja indiana”, with lyrics by Juan Velich, which made it possible for it to be recorded by Carlos Gardel.

Read more about Juan Rodríguez 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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“Lunes” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1938.

“Lunes” by Juan D’Arienzo y su Orquesta Típica, 1938.

'Lunes', Argentine Tango music sheet cover.

José Luis Padula

Guitarist, pianist, composer and leader (30 October 1893 – 12 June 1945)

This musician son of immigrants, born in the northern province of Tucumán, delved into tango and folk music.

His father was Italian, he transferred to him his inclination for music.

As a child, he played harmonica and guitar.

Unfortunately, he became an orphan at age 12 and he didn’t have the support of his mother.

About her, very little is known. For that reason, being still very young, he went out to the streets to work for his living.

José Luis Padula was an archetype of Buenos Aires, owner of extraordinary natural talent, an impeccable melodist that despite he was unable to read or write music left creations that lasted through time and today are authentic classics of Tango.

Read more about José Luis Padula at www.todotango.com

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“Tu corazón” by Donato Racciatti y su Orquesta Típica with Nina Miranda in vocals, 1953.

“Tu corazón” by Donato Racciatti y su Orquesta Típica with Nina Miranda in vocals, 1953.

Donato Racciatti and Nina Miranda, Argentine Tango orchestra conductor and singer.

Donato Racciatti

Bandoneon player, leader and composer (18 October 1918 – 27 May 2000)

His orchestra expressed a classic tango style, simple, quite rhythmical, and highly popular.

The most brilliant stage of his orchestra was between the years 1953 and 1960, when its female vocalist Nina Miranda, the best female singer of Uruguay, was showcased.

Donato Racciatti contributed to the vogue of danceable and popular tango, with great acclaim from the commercial standpoint.

He was very often hired throughout Latin America and in Japan.

He was a composer of simple works, with catchy melodies, well received by a massive public that danced humming their lyrics.

Read more about Donato Racciatti at www.todotango.com

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