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Enrique Maciel
Enrique Maciel was a guitarist, pianist and composer, born on 13 July 1897, who began appearing professionally in 1915 and died on 24 January 1962 [1][5][6]. He accompanied Ignacio Corsini from 1925 until 1943 and wrote works including Mala entraña with Celedonio Flores and the vals La pulpera de Santa Lucía with Héctor Blomberg [1][2][3].
Enrique Maciel was born on 13 July 1897 [6]. His first professional appearances date to 1915 [1]. In 1921 he became a guitarist for the Victor label [1]. In 1925 he joined Ignacio Corsini as guitarist and pianist, and he remained with him until 1943 [1].
As a composer, Maciel wrote La tipa with Enrique Maroni around 1920 [1], Mala entraña with Celedonio Flores in 1927 [2], and the vals La pulpera de Santa Lucía with Héctor Blomberg in 1929 [3]. In 1935 his songs were heard in Daniel Tinayre's film Bajo la santa Federación [4]. He died on 24 January 1962 [5].
Career
Maciel made his first professional appearances in 1915 [1]. Around 1920 he met Enrique Maroni in Bragado, and the two wrote La tipa together [1].
In 1921 Maciel became a guitarist for the Victor label [1]. In 1925 he joined Ignacio Corsini as guitarist and pianist, a collaboration that lasted until 1943 [1].
In 1935 his songs were heard in the film Bajo la santa Federación, directed by Daniel Tinayre [4]. Maciel died on 24 January 1962 [5].
Compositions
Works credited to Maciel in the sources include the following [1][2][3]:
- La tipa, written with Enrique Maroni after the two met in Bragado around 1920 [1].
- Mala entraña, written with Celedonio Flores in 1927 [2].
- La pulpera de Santa Lucía, a vals written with Héctor Blomberg in 1929 [3]; a music-credits listing also names Maciel as its composer .
- La viajera perdida, for which a music-credits listing names Maciel as composer .
References
- 1.Enrique Maciel: biografía · todotango.com
- 2.Mala entraña · todotango.com
- 3.La pulpera de Santa Lucía · todotango.com
- 4.Enrique Maciel · es.wikipedia.org
- 5.Enrique Maciel · todotango.com
- 6.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
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La pulpera de Santa Lucía — composed by Enrique MacielSupported · 2
La viajera perdida — composed by Enrique MacielSupported · 2
La que murió en París — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Mala entraña — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
La mazorquera de Monserrat — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
El adiós de Gabino Ezeiza — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
La canción de Amalia — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Barrio viejo del ochenta — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Madame Julie — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Por una mujer — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Unitaria — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Vestido punzó — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
A quién le ganó — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Corazón que me has herido — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
La bordadora de San Telmo — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Morocha triste — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Rosa morena — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
El beso de manuelita — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
La guitarrera de San Nicolás — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Gauchito lindo — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
Violines gitanos — composed by Enrique MacielSingle source
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First professional appearances.1915Single source
Meets Enrique Maroni in Bragado and writes La tipa with him.1920Single source
Becomes a guitarist for the Victor label.1921Single source
Joins Ignacio Corsini as guitarist and pianist, until 1943.1925Single source
Writes Mala entraña with Celedonio Flores.1927Single source
Writes the vals La pulpera de Santa Lucía with Héctor Blomberg.1929Single source
His songs are heard in Daniel Tinayre's film Bajo la santa Federación.1935Single source
Dies.Jan 24, 1962Single source
Guitarrista, pianista, director y compositorSupported · 2
Born1
Born on July 13, 1897Supported · 3
External id5
Died1
Died on January 24, 1962Supported · 2
Birthplace1
Born in Buenos Aires ArgentinaSupported · 2
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