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Antonio María Romeu

Antonio María Romeu Marrero (11 September 1876 – 18 January 1955) was a Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader. His orchestra was Cuba's leading charanga for over thirty years, specializing in the danzón. Throughout his career he was popularly known as El Mago de las Teclas (The Keyboard Magician).

Birth and Death Data: Born September 11, 1876 (Jibacoa), Died January 18, 1955 (Havana)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, piano, arranger, lyricist, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 301-325 of 325 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 93085 10-in. approximately September 1920 Panchita palomares : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93086 10-in. approximately September 1920 Se acabó el carbón : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93088 10-in. approximately September 1920 Hojas de otoño Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93089 10-in. approximately September 1920 El pescador de perlas : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93090 10-in. approximately September 1920 El ronquito Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93091 10-in. approximately September 1920 El vaivén : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93093 10-in. approximately September 1920 Dardanella Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93095 10-in. approximately September 1920 El canto de los roncos : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93096 10-in. approximately September 1920 El güiro mágico : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93097 10-in. approximately September 1920 Cusubé : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93098 10-in. approximately September 1920 Virulilla Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93100 10-in. approximately September 1920 La rabicundia Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93388 10-in. approximately January 1923 Mujer perjura Orquesta Columbia [Orquesta Francesa de A. Moreno] Orchestra composer  
Columbia 93421 10-in. February 1923 Parlá sobre el Niágara : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de A. Moreno Instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia 93426 10-in. February 1923 Jabón en la línea : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de A. Moreno Instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia 93455 10-in. June 1923 Mujer ingrata : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de A. Moreno Instrumental ensemble composer  
Columbia CO30478 10-in. 5/16/1941 La flauta magica Orquesta Alberto Socarrás ; Alberto Socarrás Instrumental ensemble, with flute solo composer  
OKeh S-71183 10-in. 1/19/1923 Mujer perjura Banda Cubana-Mexicana Danzonista Band composer  
OKeh [OK cat 16133-A] 10-in. approximately Jun. 1924 Papá Montero María Teresa y Zequeira Female-male vocal duet composer  
Brunswick HV32997 10-in. June 1930 Los Turcos Orquesta Francesa de Belisario López Instrumental ensemble, with vocal composer  
Brunswick HV33000 10-in. June 1930 Mama, yo quiero un novio Orquesta Francesa de Belisario López Instrumental ensemble arranger  
Edison 5128 10-in. 11/3/1916 No te mueras sin ir a España Orquesta Herrera Instrumental ensemble composer  
Edison 5145 10-in. 11/13/1916 Eva por Orquesta Herrera Instrumental ensemble composer  
Edison 5162 10-in. 11/21/1916 Simón El Enterrador Orquesta Herrera Instrumental ensemble composer  
Edison 5165 10-in. 11/21/1916 El Maine Orquesta Herrera Instrumental ensemble composer  
(Results 301-325 of 325 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Romeu, Antonio María," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116631.

Romeu, Antonio María. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116631.

"Romeu, Antonio María." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116631

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