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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 (Results 51-75 of 325 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-38884 10-in. 6/8/1927 La mulata oriental Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble arranger, leader  
Victor BVE-38885 10-in. 6/8/1927 Este es mi son Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble arranger, leader  
Victor BVE-38886 10-in. 6/8/1927 Rosa roja Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, arranger  
Victor BVE-38887 10-in. 6/8/1927 Nena vamos a la pradera Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor BVE-38888 10-in. 6/8/1927 Dulzuras del son Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor BVE-38889 10-in. 6/8/1927 Agua dulce tennis club Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor BVE-38890 10-in. 6/8/1927 La cubana Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor BVE-38891 10-in. 6/8/1927 Quisiera contemplar tu faz Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-48265 10-in. 12/13/1928 Los cazadores de focas Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-48266 10-in. 12/13/1928 El canto del pajarito Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-48267 10-in. 12/13/1928 Lunes cubanos Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-48268 10-in. 12/13/1928 De mi cubita es el mango Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-48269 10-in. 12/13/1928 No juegues con los santos Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-48270 10-in. 12/13/1928 El aguila solitaria Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56659 10-in. 2/12/1930 Como canta el ruiseñor Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56660 10-in. 2/12/1930 Ahora que quieres, no quiero yo Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56661 10-in. 2/12/1930 Boca linda Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56662 10-in. 2/12/1930 Cantandole a las flores Fernando Collazo ; E. Garcia ; Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56663 10-in. 2/12/1930 Amolarte quisiera Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56664 10-in. 2/12/1930 Calientes los tamales C. M. Alonso ; Rogelio Martinez ; Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56665 10-in. 2/12/1930 Quince Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with vocal duet composer, leader  
Victor XVE-56666 10-in. 2/12/1930 Caminando se vá lejos Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu ; Trío Matamoros Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal trio leader, composer  
Victor XVE-56691 10-in. 2/17/1930 Espabitate Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Victor XVE-56692 10-in. 2/17/1930 Amorosa Cuba Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Victor XVE-67150 10-in. 2/18/1931 Los chamacos Carlos Diaz Alonso ; Rogelio Martinez ; Orquesta Antonio M. Romeu Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader, composer, lyricist  
(Results 51-75 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.

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

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