Miguelito Valdés

Miguelito Valdés

Miguelito Valdés (September 6, 1912 – November 9, 1978), also known as Mr. Babalú, was a renowned Cuban singer. His performances were characterized by a strong voice and a particular sense of cubanismo.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 6, 1912 (Havana), Died November 9, 1978 (Bogota)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer, leader, songwriter, lyricist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 130 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-050877	10-in.	5/27/1940	Blen blen blen	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-050878	10-in.	5/27/1940	Rumba rumbero	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer, vocalist
Victor	BS-050879	10-in.	5/27/1940	Macurije	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-050880	10-in.	5/27/1940	Nueva conga	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, songwriter
Victor	BS-051565	10-in.	6/26/1940	Tunare	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	vocalist
Victor	BS-051566	10-in.	6/26/1940	Guaira	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-051567	10-in.	6/26/1940	Cinco hijos	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	vocalist
Victor	BS-051568	10-in.	6/26/1940	Mi conga	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	vocalist
Victor	BS-055545	10-in.	8/27/1940	Elube changó	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-055547	10-in.	8/27/1940	Los hijos de Buda	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	BS-055599	10-in.	9/6/1940	En la plantacion	Miguelita Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal ensemble	vocalist
Victor	BS-055954	10-in.	9/6/1940	Benaba	Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	D7XB-2521	10-in.	11/26/1947	Rumba rumbera	José Curbelo Orchestra ; Tito Rodríguez	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	composer
Victor	D7VB-2772	10-in.	12/29/1947	Rumba rumbero	Desi Arnaz ; Desi Arnaz Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer, lyricist
Victor	D9VB-2716	10-in.	12/2/1949	Celina	Miguelito Valdés	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer, leader, vocalist
Victor	D9VB-2718	10-in.	12/2/1949	Si no tienes swing	Miguelito Valdés	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, leader
Victor	CU-184	10-in.	before 1/15/1940	Rumba rumbero	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, composer
Victor	CU-185	10-in.	before 1/15/1940	Nuestro son	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-187	10-in.	before 1/15/1940	Mi deuda de amor	Orquesta Casino de la Playa	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-188	10-in.	before 1/15/1940	Se va el manguero	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-189	10-in.	before 1/15/1940	Sé bastante	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-211	10-in.	before 3/12/1940	El arroyo que murmura	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-212[a]	10-in.	before 3/12/1940	No te importe saber	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-213[a]	10-in.	before 3/12/1940	Yo reiré cuando tú llores	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Victor	CU-214[a]	10-in.	before 3/12/1940	El manicero	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist

(Results 51-75 of 130 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Valdés, Miguelito," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107234.

Valdés, Miguelito. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107234.

"Valdés, Miguelito." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

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