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Juan Carlos Marambio Catán

Juan Carlos Marambio Catán (1895–1973) sang as Carlos Núñez in a duo with Saúl Salinas, wrote the lyric of Julio De Caro's "Buen amigo" and wrote "Acquaforte" to a melody by Horacio Pettorossi [1][2][3][5]. He retired from the stage in 1943 and died in Mendoza in 1973 [1][4].

Juan Carlos Marambio Catán was born on 30 July 1895 [5]. According to the available sources, his activities included singing, writing lyrics and stage work [1][2][3].

He sang under the name Carlos Núñez in a duo with Saúl Salinas [2]. He wrote the lyric of Julio De Caro's "Buen amigo" [1] and, in Milan, wrote "Acquaforte" to a melody by Horacio Pettorossi [3]. He retired from the stage after appearing in "Un tal Servando Gómez" with Luis Arata, and he died in Mendoza on 15 February 1973 [1][4].

Early life

Marambio Catán was born on 30 July 1895 [5]. In 1913 he left the naval school at Río Santiago and went to Paraguay with Fernando Nunziata [1].

Career

In 1915 he sang as Carlos Núñez in a duo with Saúl Salinas [2].

In 1923 he joined Pepe Podestá's company in La Plata [1]. He later recorded for Victor with Alfredo Pelaia [1].

In 1943 he retired from the stage after "Un tal Servando Gómez", in which he appeared with Luis Arata [1].

Repertoire

Marambio Catán is credited with the lyrics of the following works [1][3]:

- "Buen amigo" (1924), with music by Julio De Caro [1] - "Acquaforte" (1931), written in Milan to a melody by Horacio Pettorossi [3]

Death

Marambio Catán died in Mendoza on 15 February 1973 [4].

References

  1. 1.Juan Carlos Marambio Catán: biografía · todotango.com
  2. 2.Juan Carlos Marambio Catán: biografía · todotango.com
  3. 3.Juan Carlos Marambio Catán · es.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.Juan Carlos Marambio Catán · todotango.com
  5. 5.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
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Described as Leaves the naval school at Río Santiago and goes to Paraguay with Fernando Nunziata.1913Single source

Described as Sings as Carlos Núñez in a duo with Saúl Salinas.1915Single source

Described as Joins Pepe Podestá's company in La Plata; later records for Victor with Alfredo Pelaia.1923Single source

Described as Writes the lyric of Julio De Caro's Buen amigo.1924Single source

Described as Writes Acquaforte to Horacio Pettorossi's melody in Milan.1931Single source

Described as Retires from the stage after Un tal Servando Gómez with Luis Arata.1943Single source

Described as Dies in Mendoza.1973-02-15Single source

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Born on 1895-07-301895-07-30source

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