Last week paid homage to the uneventful personal life of Anibal Troilo that nonetheless was so influential musically that a visit to his statue at his gravesite in Chacarita cemetery in Buenos Aires is something of a pilgrimage. This week focuses on that music.  That’s Tango Capital, Sunday evening from 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

• broadcasting on 2xxfm 98.3 in Canberra
• streaming to the web at http://www.2xxfm.org.au
• on demand from http://www.2xxfm.org.au/programs/tango-capital/

Image Credit:  http://www.vvradio.org/vv-Radio-styles-maestros-anibal-troilo-1950-1962-part-3/

PLAYLIST:

• El Chupete, meaning ‘The Pacifier’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 22 October 1942, with music composed by Carlos Ricardo Gaudencio, with lyrics by AntonioPolito.
• La Maleva, meaning ‘The Rough Woman’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 9 October 1942, with music composed by Antonio Buglione in 1922, with lyrics by Mario Alberto Pardo.
• La Tablada, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 23 July 1942, with music composed by FranciscoCanaro, first recorded in 1920.
• Con toda la voz que tengo, meaning ‘With All The Voice I Have’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 16 April1941, with music composed by AnibalTroilo, with lyrics by Enrique Dizeo, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Mano Brava, meaning ‘Good Buddy’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 4 March 1941, with music composed by Manuel Buzón in 1941, with lyrics by Enriqu Cadícamo, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Ficha de Oro, meaning ‘Cloth Of Gold’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 9 October 1942, with music composed by Carmelo DiNapoli, with lyrics by Enrique Dizeo, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Valsecito Amigo, meaning ‘Little Waltz Friend’, a vals recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 25 March 1943, with music composed by Anibal Troilo, with lyrics by José María Contursi, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Pedacito de Cielo, meaning ‘Little Piece of Sky’, a vals recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 10 September 1942, with music composed by Enrique Francini and Héctor Stamponi in 1942, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Acordandome De Vos, meaning ‘Remembering You’, a vals recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 23 July 1942, with music composed by Anibal Troilo, with lyrics by Homero Expósito, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Tinta Roja, meaning ‘Red Ink’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 23 October 1941, with music composed by Sebastián Piana in 1941, with lyrics by Cátulo Castillo, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Tabernero, meaning ‘Innkeeper’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 28 May 1941, with music composed by Miguel Cafre and Fausto Frontera, first recorded in 1926, with lyrics by Raúl Costa Olivieri, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Toda Mi Vida, meaning ‘All My Life’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 4 March 1941, with music composed by Anibal Troilo in 1941, with lyrics by José María Contursi, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• De Pura Cepa, meaning ‘Of Pure Strain’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 22 October 1942, with music composed by José Ceglie and Antonio Molina, first recorded in 1935, with lyrics by Osvaldo Sosa Cordero, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Del Tiempo Guapo, meaning ‘Of The Lovely Time’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 21 November 1941, with music composed by Vicente Fiorentino, with lyrics by Marcelo de la Ferrere, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Papá Baltasar, meaning ‘Father Baltasar (a reference to one of the 3 Wise Men)’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 16 April 1942, with music composed by Sebastián Piana in 1942, with lyrics by Homero Manzi, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
• Comme Il Faut, meaning ‘Proper’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 7 March 1938, with music composed by Eduardo Arolas, first recorded in 1936, with lyrics by Gabriel Clausi.
• Tinta Verde, meaning ‘Green Ink’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 7 March 1938, with music composed by Agustin Bardi, first recorded in 1927.

The question arose in the context of this month’s interview with the Ambassador, and we talked in generalities, but a little data has emerged…

US$450million – half a billion dollars, or $7 billion pesos (at the current exchange rate of around 15.56 pesos to the US dollar), mostly accruing to the city of Buenos Aires. Which is non-trivial, although should be understood in the context of a city of 11 million people, and so is (very roughly)  around 1/2 % of GDP for the city.

This is from a 2007 estimate prepared by the City of Buenos Aires (Marchini 20o7, quoted in The Tango Machine , Morgan James Luker, University of Chicago Press,2016,  p.12). But see also ‘Don’t Lie To Me, Argentina’ (The Economist, 23 February 2012), for a discussion of the rubberiness of many official statistics from Argentina.

Still, over recent months it appears that Argentina’s unemployment and inflation rates are being reported more accurately by the government (‘Argentina counts on credible statistics’, Financial Times, 16 June 2016). I will keep looking for some more up-to-date indicators.

Footnote: this is, of course, about inflow accruing to the City…but how much of it accrues to tango itself – to dancers, to milonga organisers, to shoe manufacturers, to musicians? Very little, it would appear (The Tango Machine, p. 13; ‘Tango In Trouble’, The Economist, 19 January 2017).

His Excellency Dr Hugo Gobbi, Ambassador of Argentina to Australia, will return to talk further about the political and economic relevance of tango to Argentina, and  the music of Anibal Troilo will feature along with that of Ciudad Baigon.

That’s Tango Capital, Sunday evening from 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

• broadcasting on 2xxfm 98.3 in Canberra
• streaming to the web at http://www.2xxfm.org.au
• on demand from http://www.2xxfm.org.au/programs/tango-capital/

PLAYLIST:

• • Romance De Barrio, meaning ‘Suburban Romance’, a Vals recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 19 August 1947, with music composed by Anibal Troilo in 1947, with lyrics by Homero Manzi, and sung by Floreal Ruiz.
  • Barrio De Tango, meaning ‘Suburb of Tango’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 14 December 1942, with music composed by Anibal Troilo in 1942, with lyrics by Homero Manzi, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
  • Pa’ Que Bailen Los Muchachos, meaning ‘Let The Lads Dance’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 16 April 1942, with music composed by Anibal Troilo in 1942, with lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo, and sung by Francisco Fiorentino.
  • La Trampera, meaning ‘The Loose Woman’, a milonga recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 13July 1969, with music composed by Anibal Troilo.
  • Mi TangoTriste, meaning ‘My Sad Tango’, a concierto recorded by Ciudad Baigon, on August & November 2007, with music composed by Anibal Troilo in 1946, with lyrics by José María Contursi, and sung by Alejo Raimondi.
  • Permiso, meaning ‘Permission’, a concierto recorded by Ciudad Baigon, on August & November 2007, with music composed by Hernán Cabrera.
  • Inspiración, meaning ‘Inspiration’, a concierto recorded by Ciudad Baigon, on August & November 2007, with music composed by Peregrino Paulo in 1929, with lyrics by Luis Rubistein, and sung by Alejo Raimondi.
  • Homenaje aTroilo, meaning ‘Homage to Troilo’, a concierto recorded by Orquesta Del Tango De Buenos Aires in 1990, with music composed by Raúl Miguel Garello, first recorded in 1977.
  • Los Indios, meaning ‘The Indians’, a tango recorded by Canaro’s Pirincho Quintet, on 19 June 1951, with music composed by Francisco Canaro in 1920, and lyrics by Juan Andrés Caruso.
  • Sur, meaning ‘South’, a tango recorded by Anibal Troilo, on 23 February 1948, with music composed by Anibal Troilo in 1948, with lyrics by Homero Manzi, and sung by Edmundo Rivero.

Last week introduced the incomparable voice of ‘Gordo’, Alberto Podestá. This  week focuses on his singing with the orquestas of Miguel Caló, Carlos Di Sarli, Francini-Pontier, and Pedro Laurenz.

That’s Tango Capital, Sunday evening from 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

• broadcasting on 2xxfm 98.3 in Canberra
• streaming to the web at http://www.2xxfm.org.au
• on demand from http://www.2xxfm.org.au/programs/tango-capital/

Image Credit: http://worldmusicba.com/contratar-a-alberto-podesta/

PLAYLIST:

• Bajo Un Cielo De Estrellas, meaning ‘Under A Sky Of Stars’, a vals recorded by Miguel Caló, on 12 March 1941, with music composed by Enrique Francini and Héctor Stamponi in 1941, with lyrics by José María Contursi, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Pedacito De Cielo, meaning ‘Little Piece Of Sky’, a vals recorded by Miguel Caló, on 2 September 1942, with music composed by Enrique Francini and Héctor Stamponi in 1942, with lyrics by Homero Expósito, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Fueron Tres Años, meaning ‘It Was3Years’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier, on 27 July 1956, music and lyrics by Juan Pablo Marín , and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Petit Salon, meaning ‘Little Room’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier, on 3 November 1955, with music composed by Vicente Demarco, with lyrics by SilvioMarinucci, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Un Tango Para El Recuerdo, meaning ‘A TangoFor The Memory’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier, on 7 March 1956, with music composed by Rafael Del Bagno, first recorded in 1956, with lyrics by Antonio Cantó, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Maldonado, meaning ‘A watercourse of Buenos Aires,now contained underground’, a milonga recorded by Pedro Laurenz, on 9 December 1943, music and lyrics by Alberto Mastra in 1943, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Yo Soy De San Telmo, meaning ‘I am From San Telmo’, a milonga recorded by Pedro Laurenz, on 16 November 1943, with music composed by Arturo Gallucci, with lyrics by Victorino Velazquez, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• El Criollito Oriental, meaning ‘Native-born Argentinian from the East’, a milonga recorded by Pedro Laurenz, on 1 March 1944, music and lyrics by Alberto Mastra , and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Alzame En Tus Brazos, meaning ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’, a vals recorded by Carlos Di Sarli, on 9 April 1942, with music composed by Héctor Gerardo Cruz, with lyrics by Mario Battistella, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Estampa Federál, meaning ‘Linked Images’, a vals recorded by Carlos Di Sarli, on 21 December 1942, with music composed by Pedro Maffia,Sebastián Piano, with lyrics by Cátulo Castillo, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Rosas De Otoño, meaning ‘Roses Of Autumn’, a vals recorded by Carlos Di Sarli, on 9 September 1942, with music composed by GuillermoBarbieri in 1923, with lyrics by José Rial (hijo), and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Alguien, meaning ‘Someone’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier, on 19 November 1956, with music composed by Héctor Stamponi in 1956, with lyrics by EugenioMajul, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Bailemos, meaning ‘We Dance’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1946, with music composed by Francisco Mamone in 1955, with lyrics by Reinaldo Yiso, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Es Hora De Vevir, meaning ‘It’s Time To Live’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier, on 27 July 1956, with music composed by Enrique Francini  , first recorded in 1956, with lyrics by Carlos Bahr, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Entre Pitada Y Pitada, meaning ‘Between Life’s Little Annoyances’, a milonga recorded by Carlos Di Sarli, on 30 March1942, music and lyrics by Roberto Sciammarella , and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Julián Centeya, meaning ‘the name of a lyricist’, a milonga recorded by Carlos Di Sarli, on 9 September 1942, with music composed by José Canet, first recorded in 1941, with lyrics by Julián Centeya, and sung by Alberto Podestá.
• Nunca Tuvo Novio, meaning ‘Never Had A Boyfriend’, a tango recorded by Pedro Laurenz, on 16 April1943, with music composed by Agustin Bardi in 1924, with lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo, and sung by Alberto Podestá.

This week features the Ambassador of Argentina to Australia, His Excellency Hugo Gobbi, talking about the political and economic importance of tango to Argentina, together with a celebration of the life and voice of Alberto Podestá.

That’s Tango Capital, Sunday evening from 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

• broadcasting on 2xxfm 98.3 in Canberra
• streaming to the web at http://www.2xxfm.org.au
• on demand from http://www.2xxfm.org.au/programs/tango-capital/

PLAYLIST:

• Yo Soy El Tango, meaning ‘I Am The Tango’, a tango recorded by Miguel Caló, on 12 March 1941, with music composed by Domingo Federico, with lyrics by Homero Expósito, and sung by Albero Podestá.

• La Capilla Blanca, meaning ‘The White Chapel’, a tango recorded by Carlos Di Sarli, on 11 July 1944, with music composed by Carlos Di Sarli, with lyrics by Héctor Marcó, and sung by Albero Podestá.

• El Milagro, meaning ‘The Miracle’, a tango recorded by Francini-Pontier, on 4 September 1946, with music composed by Armando Pontier in 1946, with lyrics by Homero Expósito, and sung by Albero Podestá.

• Alma De Bohemia, meaning ‘Soul Of A Free Spirit’, a tango recorded by Pedro Laurenz, on 13 November 1943, with music composed by Roberto Firpo in 1928, with lyrics by Juan Andrés Caruso, and sung by Albero Podestá.

• Felicia, a tango recorded by Fabio Hager in 2008, with music composed by Enrique Saborido, first recorded in 1927, with lyrics by Carlos Mauricio Pacheco.

• Milonguera, meaning ‘Tango Dancer’, a milonga recorded by Fabio Hager in 2008, with music composed by José María Aguilar, first recorded in 1925.

• Encanta Rojo, meaning ‘Red Enchantment’, a tango written by Fabio Hager and recorded by him in 2008.

• Union Civica, meaning ‘Civic Union’, a tango first recorded in 1933 and here recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese, on 19 November 1958, with music composed by Domingo Santa Cruz.

• Cambalache, meaning ‘Exchange,mix-up, or a mess’, a tango with music and lyrics by Enrique Santos Discépolo in 1935, here recorded by Juan D’Arienzo on 19 June 1947, and sung by Alberto Enchagüe.

Last week looked at the life and tragic death of Osmar Maderna so this week features his music, divided into two parts. The earlier part of the program focuses on the first half of his career, spent with Miguel Caló; then the focus shifts to the second half of his career, when he led his own orquesta.

That’s Tango Capital, Sunday evening from 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

• broadcasting on 2xxfm 98.3 in Canberra
• streaming to the web at http://www.2xxfm.org.au

Image Credit: Todotango – http://www.todotango.com/english/artists/info/23/Osmar-Maderna

PLAYLIST:

• Milonga que peinas canas, meaning ‘Milonga that brings out the old men’, a milonga recorded by Miguel Caló, on 9 September 1942, music and lyrics by Alberto Gómez in 1942, and sung by Raúl Berón.
• Milonga Antigua, meaning ‘Old Milonga’, a milonga recorded by Miguel Caló, on 1 December 1942, with music composed by Carlos M Parodi, with lyrics by Rafael Pignataro, and sung by Raúl Berón.
• Azabache, meaning ‘Jet’ (in the sense of Coal), a milonga recorded by Miguel Caló, on 29 September 1942, with music composed by Enrique Francini & Héctor Stamponi, with lyrics by Homero Expósito, and sung by Raúl Berón.
• Que Te Importa Que Te Llore, meaning ‘Do You Care That I Cry’, a tango recorded by Miguel Caló, on 30 June 1942, with music composed by Miguel Caló, with lyrics by Osmar Maderna, and sung by Raúl Berón.
• Jamás Retornarás, meaning ‘You Will Never Return’, a tango recorded by Miguel Caló, on 9 October 1942, with music composed by Miguel Caló, first recorded in Osmar Maderna, with lyrics by Miguel Caló, and sung by Raúl Berón.
• En Tus Ojos De Cielo, meaning ‘In Your Eyes From Heaven’, a tango recorded by Miguel Caló, on 10 July 1944, with music composed by Osmar Maderna, with lyrics by LuisRubistein, and sung by Raúl Berón.
• Cuento Azul, meaning ‘Blue Story’, a tango recorded by Miguel Caló, on 11 June 1943, with music composed by Miguel Caló & Osmar Maderna, with lyrics by Julio Jorge Nelson, and sung by Raúl Iriate.
• La Noche Que Te Fuiste, meaning ‘The Night That You Went’, a tango recorded by Miguel Caló, on 20 February 1945, with music composed by Osmar Maderna in 1945, with lyrics by José María Contursi, and sung by Raúl Iriate.
• Pequeña, meaning ‘Little One’, a vals recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 21 July 1949, with music composed by Osmar Maderna in 1944, with lyrics by Homero Expósito, and sung by Héctor de Rosas.
• Nube Gris, meaning ‘Grey Cloud’, a vals recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 14 December 1949, music and lyrics by Eduardo Márquez Talledo, first recorded in 1948, and sung by Pedro Dátila.
• El Bajel, meaning ‘The Ship’, a tango recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 24 June 1948, with music composed by Francisco De Caro & JulioDe Caro, with lyrics by Mario César Gomila.
• El Pillete, a tango recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 21 or 26 January1949, with music composed by Graciano De Leone, first recorded in 1917.
• Que Noche, meaning ‘That Night’, a tango recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 29 September 1949, with music composed by Agustín Bardi, first recorded in 1920.
• Ahí Va El Dulce, meaning ‘There Goes The Sweet’, a tango recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 28 November 1950, with music composed by Juan Canaro, first recorded in 1927, with lyrics by Osvaldo Sosa Cordero.
• Inspiración, meaning ‘Inspiration’, a tango recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 2 February 1950, with music composed by Peregrino Paulos, first recorded in 1929, with lyrics by Luis Rubistein.
• La Cautiva, meaning ‘The Prisoner’, a tango recorded by Osmar Maderna, on 8 November 1950, with music composed by Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores, first recorded in 1922, with lyrics by Claudio Frollo.
• Cenizas, meaning ‘Ashes’, a tango recorded by Orquesta Simbolo Osmar Maderna, on 12 January 1953, with music composed by José María Rizzuti, first recorded in 1952, with lyrics by Emilio Augusto Oscar Fresedo, although this was an instrumental version.