Month: August 2020

Tango Guitars I

2020-08-26 - Tango Guitars - at the markets in Bs As

The guitar of the gauchos was the seminal instrument of tango, but separated over a century ago as the genre fissioned into two distinct streams – tango cancion – exemplified by Carlos Gardel with guitar backing – and the tango bailable tradition of the orquesta típica. Over recent decades this divide has been explored by guitarists playing the music of the bailable tradition, and this edition is the first of a series that features this exploration.  That’s this Sunday on Tango Capital, 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

Image: Ann Smith; Guitars at the Markets in Bs As.

PLAYLIST:

  • Barrio De Tango, meaning ‘Suburb Of Tango’; from the collection ‘Si Vuelvo A Buenos Aires’ released in 2012, recorded by Quinteto De Los Santos in 2012; a tango with music composed by Ánibal Troilo in 1942, lyrics by Homero Manzi, and sung by Walter (Chino) Larroquet.
  • Viejo Smoking, meaning ‘Old Man Smoking’; from the collection ‘Si Vuelvo A Buenos Aires’ released in 2012, recorded by Quinteto De Los Santos in 2012; a tango with music composed by Guillermo Barbieri in 1930, lyrics by Celedonio Flores, and sung by Roberto Piraccini.
  • El Motivo, meaning ‘The Motive’, and also known as ‘Pobre Paica’; from the collection ‘Si Vuelvo A Buenos Aires’ released in 2012, recorded by Quinteto De Los Santos in 2012; a tango with music composed by Juan Carlos Cobián in 1920, lyrics by Pascual Contursi, and sung by Néstor Fabián.
  • Taquito Militar, meaning ‘Little Military Heel’; from the collection ‘Hermanos Veloso vol. 3’ released in 2012, recorded by Hermanos Veloso in 2012; a milonga with music composed by Mariano Mores in 1952 and lyrics by Dante Gilardoni. The CD is undated but was purchased early in 2012, and was reasonably recent then.
  • Canaro En Paris, meaning ‘Canaro In Paris’; from the collection ‘Hermanos Veloso vol. 3’ released in 2012, recorded by Hermanos Veloso in 2012; a tango with music composed by Alejandro Scarpino & Juan Caldarella, first recorded in 1927 and lyrics by José Antonio Scarpino. The CD is undated but was purchased early in 2012, and was reasonably recent then.
  • Nueve De Julio, meaning ‘9th Of July’, and also known as ‘9 De Julio’; from the collection ‘Hermanos Veloso vol. 3’ released in 2012, recorded by Hermanos Veloso in 2012; a tango with music composed by José Luis Padula, first recorded in 1916 and lyrics by Lito Bayardo. The name is a reference to an important date in Argentina’s independence from the Spanish Empire. The CD is undated but was purchased early in 2012, and was reasonably recent then.
  • Comme Il Faut, meaning ‘As It Should Be’, and also known as ‘Como Debe Ser’; from the collection ‘Tango Tango vol. 3’ released in 2010, recorded by LaBorde & Kvitko in 2010; a tango with music composed by Eduardo Arolas, first recorded in 1936, lyrics by Gabriel Clausi, and sung by Walter (Chino) Laborde. A joint production from Walter (Chino) Laborde (voice) and Diego Kvitko (guitar).
  • Derecho Viejo, meaning ‘Old Rule’; from the collection ‘Tango Tango vol. 3’ released in 2010, recorded by LaBorde & Kvitko in 2010; a tango with music composed by Eduardo Arolas, first recorded in 1917, and sung by Walter (Chino) Laborde. A joint production from Walter (Chino) Laborde (voice) and Diego Kvitko (guitar).
  • Mi Dolor, meaning ‘My Grief’; from the collection ‘Tango Tango vol. 3’ released in 2010, recorded by LaBorde & Kvitko in 2010; a tango with music composed by Carlos Marcucci, first recorded in 1926, lyrics by Manuel Meaños, and sung by Walter (Chino) Laborde. A joint production from Walter (Chino) Laborde (voice) and Diego Kvitko (guitar).
  • Berretín; from the collection ‘Complicidad’ released in 2007, recorded by Mainetti & Angeleri in 2007; a tango with music composed by Pedro Laurenz in 1928. A joint production from Pablo Marinetti (bandoneón)  and Cesár Angeleri (guitar).
  • Mariposita, meaning ‘Little Butterfly’; from the collection ‘Complicidad’ released in 2007, recorded by Mainetti & Angeleri in 2007; a tango with music composed by Anselmo A Aieta in 1941 and lyrics by Francisco García Jiménez. A joint production from Pablo Marinetti (bandoneón)  and Cesár Angeleri (guitar).
  • Silbando, meaning ‘Whistling’; from the collection ‘Complicidad’ released in 2007, recorded by Mainetti & Angeleri in 2007; a tango with music composed by Cátulo Castillo & Sebastián Piana in 1923 and lyrics by José González Castillo (Juan de León). A joint production from Pablo Marinetti (bandoneón)  and Cesár Angeleri (guitar).
  • Melancólico, meaning ‘Melancholy’; from the collection ‘Tango Argentino’ released in 2003, recorded by Victor Villadangos in 2003; a tango with music composed by Julián Plaza, first recorded in 1961.
  • Nostálgico, meaning ‘Nostalgic’; from the collection ‘Tango Argentino’ released in 2003, recorded by Victor Villadangos in 2003; a tango with music composed by Julián Plaza, first recorded in 1962.
  • Sur, meaning ‘South’; from the collection ‘Tango Argentino’ released in 2003, recorded by Victor Villadangos in 2003; a tango with music composed by Ánibal Troilo.
  • Oro Y Plata, meaning ‘Gold And Silver’; from the collection ‘Altertango II’ released in 2004, recorded by Altertango in 2004; a tango with music composed by Charlo in 1943, lyrics by Homero Manzi, and sung by Victoria Di Raimondo.

 

Pablo Valle, pianist & director

2020-08-13 - Pablo Valle

Pablo Valle has been channelling the essence of the Golden Age through his piano and his Sexteto for a decade and a half. Listen in to hear how the life of tango musicians repeats a century later. That’s this Sunday on Tango Capital, 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

Image Credit: http://www.pablovalletango.com/; used by permission

Correction: I mentioned that, “like Pugliese, Pable Valle debuted at the Marabú nightclub”; the major pianist that debuted his orquesta at the Marabú was of course Biagi.

PLAYLIST:

  • La Puñalada, meaning ‘The Stabbing’; from the collection ‘Cortando Clavos’ released in 2014, recorded by La Juan D’Arienzo in 2014; a milonga with music composed by Pintín Castellanos in 1933 and lyrics by Celadonio Flores.
  • Paciencia, meaning ‘Patience’; from the collection ‘Cortando Clavos’ released in 2014, recorded by La Juan D’Arienzo in 2014; a tango with music composed by Juan D’Arienzo in 1937 and lyrics by Francisco Gorrindo.
  • Olga; from the collection ‘Siciliano’ released in 2016, recorded by La Juan D’Arienzo in 2016; a vals with music composed by Francisco Peña, first recorded in 1927 and lyrics by Francisco Peña. The name is a reference to a woman’s name.
  • Quiero Verte Una Vez Más, meaning ‘I Want To See You One More Time’, and also known as ‘Viejo Gaucho’; from the collection ‘D’Arienzo En El Corazón’ released in 2018, recorded by Los Heredos Del Compás in 2018; a tango with music composed by Mario Canaro in 1938 and lyrics by José María Contursi.
  • De Igual A Igual, meaning ‘Between Equals’; from the collection ‘D’Arienzo En El Corazón’ released in 2018, recorded by Los Heredos Del Compás in 2018; a tango with music composed by Rodolfo Sciammarella, first recorded in 1944 and lyrics by Rodolfo Sciammarella.
  • La Espuela, meaning ‘The Spur’; from the collection ‘D’Arienzo En El Corazón’ released in 2018, recorded by Los Heredos Del Compás in 2018; a milonga, first recorded in 1946.
  • Bélgica, meaning ‘Belgium’; from the collection ‘Pa’ Milonguear’ released in 2014, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2014; a tango with music composed by Enrique Delfino, first recorded in 1942.
  • Indiferencia, meaning ‘Indifference’; from the collection ‘Pa’ Milonguear’ released in 2014, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2014; a tango with music composed by Rodolfo Biagi in 1937 and lyrics by Juan Carlos Thorry.
  • Lágrimas Y Sonrisas, meaning ‘Tears And Smiles’; from the collection ‘Pa’ Milonguear’ released in 2014, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2014; a vals with music composed by Pascual De Gullo, first recorded in 1914 and lyrics by Francisco Gullo.
  • La Yumba; from the collection ‘Pa’ Milonguear’ released in 2014, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2014; a tango with music composed by Osvaldo Pugliese, first recorded in 1946. The name is a reference to the deep rhythmic sound typical of tango music.
  • Emancipación, meaning ‘Emancipation’; from the collection ‘Pa’ Milonguear’ released in 2014, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2014; a tango with music composed by Alfredo Bevillacqua, first recorded in 1912 and lyrics by Andtonio Polito.
  • Para Siempre, meaning ‘Forever’; from the collection ‘Para Siempre’ released in 2017, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2017; a tango with music composed by Pablo Valle.
  • Verdemar, meaning ‘Sea-Green’; from the collection ‘Para Siempre’ released in 2017, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2017; a tango with music composed by Carlos Di Sarli in 1943 and lyrics by José María Contursi.
  • Tus Labios Me Dirán, meaning ‘Your Lips Will Tell Me’; from the collection ‘Para Siempre’ released in 2017, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2017; a tango with music composed by Emilio Brameri, first recorded in 1945 and lyrics by Héctor Marcó.
  • Te Aconsejo Que Me Olvides, meaning ‘I Suggest Yu Forget Me’; from the collection ‘Para Siempre’ released in 2017, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2017; a tango with music composed by Pedro Maffia in 1928 and lyrics by Jorge Curi.
  • Guapeando, meaning ‘Handsome’; from the collection ‘Para Siempre’ released in 2017, recorded by Pablo Valle Sexteto in 2017; a tango with music composed by Juan Larenza, first recorded in 1941.
  • Alzó Una Rosa, meaning ‘I Picked Up A Rose’; from the collection ‘Dame La Mano’ released in 2020, recorded by Francisco Pesqueira & Ramiro Pettina in 2020 with guest artist Sandra Luna (voice) & Pablo Valle (piano); a ballad with music composed by Ramiro Pettina and lyrics by Francisco Pesqueira.

Colectivo29 (2010-2012)

2020-08-01 - Colectivo29

Melbourne quintet Coletivo29 featured the driving piano and typey arrangements of Andrew James and this edition features a retrospective of their music as well as an analysis of one of the key influences on the demise of tango dancing, Francisco Rotundo. That’s this Sunday on Tango Capital, 7:00pm to 8:00pm:

Image: Colectivo29; reproduced by permission.

PLAYLIST:

  • Córdobesita, meaning ‘Girl From Córdoba’; recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo on 2 August 1933; a tango with music composed by Pascual Storti, lyrics by Emilio Augusto Oscar Fresedo, and sung by Roberto Ray.
  • El Caburé, from lunfardo, meaning ‘The Ladies’ Man’; recorded by Francisco Rotundo on 1 August 1956; a tango with music composed by Arturo De Bassi, first recorded in 1913.
  • Llorando La Carta, meaning ‘Weeping The Letter’; recorded by Francisco Rotundo on 10 September 1951; a tango with music composed by Juan Fulginiti, first recorded in 1930, lyrics by Juan Fulginiti, and sung by Enrique Campos. The name is a reference to a jilted lover writing through his tears to tell her of his suffering and his forgiveness.
  • Un Infierno, meaning ‘Hell’; recorded by Francisco Rotundo on 14 December 1953; a tango with music composed by Francisco Rotundo in 1953, lyrics by Reinaldo Yiso, and sung by Floreal Ruíz.
  • Carnaval, meaning ‘Carnival’; recorded by Francisco Rotundo on 26 June 1953; a candombe with music composed by Francisco Rotundo & Tití Rossi, lyrics by Pedro Blasco, and sung by Julio Sosa. The name is a reference to the three days of festivities held immediately before Lent in much of South America.
  • Al Fin De Cuentas, meaning ‘At The End Of Accounts’; recorded by Francisco Rotundo on 22 January 1957; a tango with music composed by Enrique Campos, lyrics by Juan Fulginiti, and sung by Enrique Campos. The name is a reference to the confession of a man who murdered the man that seduced his lover.
  • El Aristócrata, meaning ‘The Aristocratic Woman’, and also known as ‘Shusheta’; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo29 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a tango with music composed by Juan Carlos Cobián and lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo.
  • Garúa, meaning ‘Drizzle’; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo30 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a tango with music composed by Ánibal Troilo, first recorded in 1943 and lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo.
  • Gallo Ciego, from lunfardo, meaning ‘Blind Rooster’; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo31 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a tango with music composed by Agustín Bardi, first recorded in 1927. It’s a metaphor for deception.
  • Milonga Del Ángel, meaning ‘Dance Of The Angel’; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo32 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a nuevo with music composed by Astor Piazzolla, first recorded in 1965.
  • Payadora; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo33 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a milonga with music composed by Julián Plaza, first recorded in 1966. The name is a reference to the payadors, the itinerant rap artists from the pampa whose milonga guitar rhythms and improvised verses were the initial seed of tango.
  • Don Agustín Bardi, and also known as ‘A Don Agustín Bardi’; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo34 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a tango with music composed by Horaccio Salgán, first recorded in 1950. The name is a reference to the early tango pianist and composer, Agustín Bardi.
  • Pa’ La Guardia, meaning ‘To The Guard’; from the collection ‘Colectivo29’ released in 2011, recorded live from a performance by Colectivo35 at Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne on 19 May 2011; a tango with music composed by Ernesto Baffa & Antonio Lorenzo Scelza, first recorded in 1959.