Angel Gregorio Villoldo

Ángel Gregorio Villoldo Arroyo (16 February 1861 – 14 October 1919) was an Argentine musician and one of the pioneers of tango music. He was lyricist, composer, and one of the major singers of the era. He is also known by the pseudonyms A. Gregorio, Fray Pimiento, Gregorio Giménez, Angel Arroyo, and Mario Reguero. Villoldo transformed the Spanish tanguillos, the cuplés, and the habaneras, turning the continental genres into native Argentinian rhythms.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 16, 1861 (Barracas), Died October 14, 1919

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, baritone vocal, speaker, author, vocalist, songwriter, lyricist

Notes: Ángel Gregori Villoldo Arroyo's name appears as Angel Villoldo, Angel Gregorio Villoldo, Fray Pimiento, and Antonio Techotra.

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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 255 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 55292 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Los dandys del dia Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with guitar vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55293 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Los mamertos : Parodia de la morocha Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with guitar vocalist, baritone vocal, songwriter  
Columbia 55294 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 La fonda del mondongo Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with guitar vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55295 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 La picardia Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 55296 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Despedida Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with guitar vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 55297 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Las fatigas de bartolo Angel Gregorio Villoldo Recitation speaker  
Columbia 55324 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Recetas utiles Arturo Navas Male vocal solo, with guitar composer  
Columbia 55376 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Soy tremendo Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra composer, vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 55377 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 La paraguayita Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 55378 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Las pulgas Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55379 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Carcajada callejera Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55380 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El pechador Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55381 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El tartamudo Don Nicanor Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55382 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El soldado de la independencia Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55383 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El torito Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal, composer  
Columbia 55384 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 La machicha criolla Orquesta Heyberger ; Angel Gregorio Villoldo Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 55388 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El remate de averias Juan Techouna Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55389 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Historia del Baldomero Juan Techouna Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55390 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El banquete del día 7 Juan Techouna Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55391 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Testamento de Matilde Antonio Techotra Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55392 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Como te va! Che... Antonio Techotra Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55393 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Parodia de "La verbena" Antonio Techotra Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55394 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 Historia de baldomero Antonio Techotra Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55395 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El escándalo de la piedra Antonio Techotra Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
Columbia 55396 10-in. December 1909 or January 1910 El farrista desgraciado Antonio Techotra Male vocal solo, with guitar vocalist  
(Results 176-200 of 255 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Villoldo, Angel Gregorio," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116562.

Villoldo, Angel Gregorio. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116562.

"Villoldo, Angel Gregorio." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116562

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