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 101-125 of 130 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	CO23719	10-in.	11/17/1938	Negra mala : Son	Maya y su Orquesta Cubana	Vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Columbia	CO30611	10-in.	6/6/1941	Rhumba rhapsody	Xavier Cugat ; Raoul Soler ; Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Columbia	CO31110	10-in.	8/26/1941	Adios Africa	Xavier Cugat ; Miguelito Valdés ; Xavier Cugat Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist
Decca	71093	10-in.	7/17/1942	Enlloro	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71094	10-in.	7/17/1942	Letargo	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71095	10-in.	7/17/1942	Tabu	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71096	10-in.	7/17/1942	La rumba soy yo	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71110	10-in.	7/20/1942	El comprador de botellas	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71111	10-in.	7/20/1942	Guadalajara	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71112	10-in.	7/20/1942	Yo saluda	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71113	10-in.	7/20/1942	Eco	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71199	10-in.	7/27/1942	Carambu	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71200	10-in.	7/27/1942	Drume negrita	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71201	10-in.	7/27/1942	Zarabanda	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71202	10-in.	7/27/1942	Bim bam boom	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71203	10-in.	7/27/1942	Rica pulpa	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71204	10-in.	7/27/1942	Sensemaya	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71205	10-in.	7/27/1942	Oye negra	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	71206	10-in.	7/27/1942	Nague	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	72688	10-in.	12/12/1944	You never say yes, you never say no	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	72689	10-in.	12/12/1944	Good, good, good	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	72698	10-in.	12/12/1944	Good, good, good	Miguelito Valdés		vocalist
Decca	81473		9/4/1951	Walter Winchell rhumba	Miguelito Valdés y su Conjunto		vocalist
Decca	81474		9/4/1951	La negra leono	Miguelito Valdés y su Conjunto		vocalist
Decca	81475		9/4/1951	Escucha mi son	Miguelito Valdés y su Conjunto		vocalist

(Results 101-125 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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