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Héctor María Artola

1925: Debuts in Carlos Warren's orchestra at the Capitol cinema in Montevideo.† 1927: Arrives in France to join the Bianco-Bachicha orchestra in Paris.† 1930: Joins Bachicha's orchestra at the Montparnasse cabaret in Paris.† 1931: Joins Los Ases Argentinos del Tango in Hamburg.† 1934: Contracted to accompany Libertad Lamarque, until 1937.† 1938: Plays in Paris with Rafael Canaro's orchestra.†

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Born on Born in San José de Mayo, Uruguay.1903-04-30Single source

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Described as Debuts in Carlos Warren's orchestra at the Capitol cinema in Montevideo.1925Single source

Described as Arrives in France to join the Bianco-Bachicha orchestra in Paris.1927-12-24Single source

Described as Joins Bachicha's orchestra at the Montparnasse cabaret in Paris.1930Single source

Described as Joins Los Ases Argentinos del Tango in Hamburg.1931Single source

Described as Contracted to accompany Libertad Lamarque, until 1937.1934Single source

Described as Plays in Paris with Rafael Canaro's orchestra.1938Single source

Described as Joins Osvaldo Fresedo's orchestra in March, staying until early 1942.1941Single source

Described as Becomes orchestra director at Radio El Mundo and Radio Belgrano; records for Odeon with Oscar Alonso.1949Single source

Described as Retires.1967Single source

Described as Premieres Como el incienso, a tango-style piece for church, at San Juan Bosco.1968-11-08Single source

Described as Dies in Buenos Aires; buried in San José.1982-07-18Single source

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