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“Llevátelo todo” by Elvino Vardaro and Luis Petrucelli Orquesta Típica, 1928.

“Llevátelo todo” by Elvino Vardaro and Luis Petrucelli Orquesta Típica, 1928.

Elvino Vardaro, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

Elvino Vardaro

Violinist, leader and composer (18 June 1905 – 5 August 1971)

Luis Adolfo Sierra made the following description of his style:

«With perfect intonation, he completely mastered his instrument and the resources of playing; with a deep knowledge of all the secrets of the violin mechanism.

He always showcased an impeccable dexterity when handling the bow and a facility with the left hand which allowed him to reach the highest notes naturally.

He embellished his phrasings with the addition of subtle turns and grace notes of precise execution.

He had an unmistakable vibrato and romantic lyricism in all his interpretations.

Remarkable personality to the point that his unmistakable sound made, unintentionally, always his performance outstanding at any of the so many violin sections he joined.

In spite of the fact that he never intended a personal showcasing, his presence was always evidenced.

Even though, in essence, he was a product of the Decarean school, his violin style was totally different from Julio De Caro’s.»

Read more about Elvino Vardaro at www.todotango.com

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Sometimes my paternal grandma would nanny us. She would stay home with us.

She taught me to play cards and at night we watch together “Grandes valores del Tango” in the TV, a program dedicated exclusively to Tango. She was in love with one of the regulars: Juan Carlos Thorry, actor, play writer, director, singer, composer, poet and lyricist of “Indiferencia” (with music by Rodolfo Biagi), “Mi serenata” (with music by Edgardo Donato), “Qué importa” (with music by Ricardo Tanturi), and “Vida querida” (with music by Lalo Scalise).


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“Por qué me das dique” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1951.

“Por qué me das dique” by Alfredo De Angelis y su Orquesta Típica with Oscar Larroca in vocals, 1951.

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Luis Alonso

Lyricist and cartoonist (June 17, 1900 – n/d)

In Paris, Carlos Gardel reminded Luis Alonso of a tango that, on one occasion, he had shown him in Buenos Aires.

It was “Por qué me das dique” with music by Rodolfo Sciammarella.

On May 10, 1951, Oscar Larroca recorded it among his first recordings with the Alfredo De Angelis orchestra.

Read more about Luis Alonso 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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“Se dice de mí” by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Roldán in vocals, 1943.

“Se dice de mí” by Francisco Canaro y su Orquesta Típica with Carlos Roldán in vocals, 1943.

Carlos Roldán, Argentine Tango singer. Portrait.

Carlos Roldán

Singer (31 December 1913 – 16 June 1973)

Being a child he evidenced his passion for singing.

Still wearing short trousers he was the refrain singer in an important orchestra in Montevideo.

He was blessed with a very pleasant temper.

The period with Francisco Canaro allowed a wide showcasing of the singer and actor at the successive musical comedies of that time.

Read more about Carlos Roldán at www.todotango.com

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“Don Agustín Bardi” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1961.

“Don Agustín Bardi” by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1961.

Horacio Salgán, Argentine Tango musician, leader and composer.

Horacio Salgán

Pianist, leader and composer (June 15, 1916 – August 19, 2016)

He put together his first orchestra in 1944.

About it, he confessed: “The idea of forming it was, in a way, linked to music composing. I began to compose because I wanted to play tango in a pre-established way. I didn’t want to be a composer but to play tangos the way I liked. The same happened with the orchestra. As I liked to play tangos in my style, the only possible way was to have my group. Then I put it together. Some people enjoy being bandleaders, but I was interested in my pianistic vocation. I had no intention of creating anything”.

Read more about Horacio Salgán 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.

Ver este artículo en español

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