C. Gardel

Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was a French-born Argentine singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential interpreters of world popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous popular tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world. He was notable for his baritone voice and the dramatic phrasing of his lyrics. Together with lyricist and long-time collaborator Alfredo Le Pera, Gardel wrote several classic tangos. Gardel died in an airplane crash at the height of his career, becoming an archetypal tragic hero mourned throughout Latin America. For many, Gardel embodies the soul of the tango style. He is commonly referred to as "Carlitos", "El Zorzal" ("The Song thrush"), "The King of Tango", "El Mago" (The Wizard), "El Morocho del Abasto" (The Brunette boy from Abasto), and ironically "El Mudo" (The Mute). In 1967, a controversial theory was published by Uruguayan writer Erasmo Silva Cabrera, asserting that Gardel was born in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. Other authors expanded upon this theory, and a museum to Gardel was established in Tacuarembó. But Gardel's friends and family all knew him as a French immigrant from Toulouse. Scholarly researchers analyzed the contradictory evidence, especially French birth and baptismal records, and confirmed his birthplace as Toulouse.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 11, 1887 (Toulouse), Died June 24, 1935 (Medellín)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1912 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 121 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-02919	10-in.	10/26/1936	Lejana tierra mía	Tito Vargas	Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano	composer
Victor	BS-02920	10-in.	10/26/1936	Silencio	Tito Vargas	Male vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano	composer
Victor	BS-023641	10-in.	6/28/1938	Golondrinas	Quinteto "La Plata"	Instrumental quintet, with male vocal duet	composer
Victor	BAVE-039639	10-in.	before 2/18/1941	El pangare	Cuarteto Típico "Los Ases"	Instrumental quartet	composer
Victor	BAVE-082296	10-in.	8/22/1946	Mi moro	Orquesta Típica Francisco J. Lomuto	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet	composer
Victor	MBS-095414		before 1/24/1956	Silencio	Libertad Lamarque ; Orquesta Chucho Zarzosa	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Columbia	56748	10-in.	1912	Sos mi tirador plateado	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56749	10-in.	1912	Yo se hacer	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56750	10-in.	1912	La mañanita	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56752	10-in.	1912	A mi madre	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56753	10-in.	1912	Me dejaste	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56754	10-in.	1912	Mi china cabrera	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56755	10-in.	1912	El sueño	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56756	10-in.	1912	Pobre flor	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56757	10-in.	1912	La mariposa	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56758	10-in.	1912	Es en vano	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56759	10-in.	1912	Brisas de la tarde	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56760	10-in.	1912	El almohadon	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56761	10-in.	1912	A mitre	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	56762	10-in.	1912	Mi madre querida	Carlos Gardel	Male vocal solo, with guitar	composer
Columbia	CO15981	10-in.	9/20/1934	Amores de estudiante : Vals canción	Carlos Spaventa	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Columbia	COW15982	10-in.	9/20/1934	Cuesta abajo	Carlos Spaventa	Male vocal solo, with guitars	composer
Columbia	CO15982	10-in.	9/20/1934	Cuesta abajo : Tango canción	Carlos Spaventa	Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars	composer
Columbia	COW15983	10-in.	9/20/1934	Mi Buenos Aires querido	Carlos Spaventa	Male vocal solo, with guitars	composer
Columbia	CO15983	10-in.	9/20/1934	Mi Buenos Aires querido : Tango canción	Carlos Spaventa	Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars	composer

(Results 51-75 of 121 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "C. Gardel," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/306471.

C. Gardel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/306471.

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