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Hugo Marcel

Hugo Marcel was a tango singer born on 24 January 1942, who began singing with Leopoldo Federico's orchestra as a teenager and made his first recordings with Osvaldo Fresedo in 1959 [1][2][4]. He later worked with Mariano Mores, Atilio Stampone and the Orquesta Nacional Juan de Dios Filiberto, and received the Konex award for male tango singer in 1995 and again in 2005 [1][2][3].

1959: 4 · danced 30 times1961: 6 · danced 14 times1962: 2 · danced 0 times
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records madedanced on film, by the record’s year· our catalogue

1959: 4, 30; 1961: 6, 14; 1962: 2, 0

Hugo Marcel was a tango singer whose recorded birth date is 24 January 1942 [4]. His career began in the late 1950s, when he sang with Leopoldo Federico's orchestra as a teenager, and in 1958 he appeared under the name Hugo Marcelino with the Federico-Rivas-Rufino group [1].

His first recordings were made with Osvaldo Fresedo, beginning on 12 January 1959 and including Después de carnaval [2]. Over the following decades he sang with the Orquesta Lírica Popular of Mariano Mores, recorded with Atilio Stampone, and appeared with the Orquesta Nacional Juan de Dios Filiberto under Osvaldo Requena [1][2]. He received the Konex award for male tango singer in 1995, and again in 2005 [3].

Early career

In 1957 Marcel sang with Leopoldo Federico's orchestra while still a teenager [1]. In 1958, using the name Hugo Marcelino, he performed with the Federico-Rivas-Rufino group, appearing on Radio Libertad and at Café Richmond [1].

With Osvaldo Fresedo

Marcel made his first recordings with Osvaldo Fresedo, with a recording date of 12 January 1959; among them was Después de carnaval [2].

In 1960 he performed with Fresedo at the carnival dances at Luna Park, followed by a tour of Uruguay [1]. He left Fresedo's orchestra in 1961, a few months after his marriage in September [1].

Later career

In 1964 Marcel sang and recorded with Mariano Mores's Orquesta Lírica Popular [1]. In 1970 he undertook a six-month tour of the United States with Beba Bidart [1].

In 1977 he recorded Gricel with Atilio Stampone [2]. In 1986 he sang with the Orquesta Nacional Juan de Dios Filiberto under the direction of Osvaldo Requena [1].

Recordings

The following recordings are documented in the sources [1][2]:

  • Después de carnaval, with Osvaldo Fresedo, among his first recordings, from 12 January 1959 [2]
  • Recordings with Mariano Mores's Orquesta Lírica Popular, 1964 [1]
  • Gricel, with Atilio Stampone, 1977 [2]

Awards

Marcel received the Konex award for male tango singer in 1995, and received it again in 2005 [3].

References

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  1. 1.Hugo Marcel - Semblanza por Jorge Palacio (Faruk) · todotango.com
  2. 2.Hugo Marcel (ficha) · todotango.com
  3. 3.Hugo Marcel · es.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
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Tours

  1. 1960With Fresedo at the Luna Park carnival dances, then a tour of Uruguay.†

    Part of Osvaldo Fresedo's 1960 tour of Uruguay

    Places named: Uruguay

  2. 1970Six-month tour of the United States with Beba Bidart.†

    Part of Beba Bidart's 1970 tour of the United States

    Places named: United States

Data: recordings, facts and sources

With Osvaldo Fresedo

12 recordings · 1959–1962 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Despues del carnavalOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1959
  2. Enamorado estoyOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  3. Tal vez mañanaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  4. UnicaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  5. Es mejor olvidarOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1959
  6. Qué lejos mi Buenos AiresOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1959
  7. Te quiero locamenteOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1959
  8. La canciónOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  9. MilonguitaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  10. Si de mí te has olvidadoOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  11. Enamorado estoyOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1962
  12. UnicaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1962

Notes10

Sings with Leopoldo Federico's orchestra as a teenager.1957

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As Hugo Marcelino, with the Federico-Rivas-Rufino group on Radio Libertad and at Café Richmond.1958

Single source

First recordings with Osvaldo Fresedo, including Después de carnaval.Jan 12, 1959

Single source

With Fresedo at the Luna Park carnival dances, then a tour of Uruguay.1960

Single source

Leaves Fresedo's orchestra a few months after his September marriage.1961

Single source

Sings and records with Mariano Mores's Orquesta Lírica Popular.1964

Single source

Six-month tour of the United States with Beba Bidart.1970

Single source

Records Gricel with Atilio Stampone.1977

Single source

Sings with the Orquesta Nacional Juan de Dios Filiberto under Osvaldo Requena.1986

Single source

Hugo Marcel — described as Hugo Marcel (Cantor)

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Won1

Won Konex award for male tango singer, repeated in 2005.1995

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Born2

Born on January 24, 1942

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Hugo Marcel — born on Hugo Marcel (January 24, 1942)

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Sang with1

Sang with Osvaldo FresedoJan 12, 1959, May 26, 1961

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Left1

Left Osvaldo Fresedo1961–1962

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In other catalogues4

Hugo Marcel — external id Hugo Marcel (todotango:creador/1122)

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Wikidata · Q5904569source

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tango.info · GregoCarpe

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MusicBrainz · bb8c5f36-168d-42f3-b6a3-0e1b638c67b3source

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Birthplace1

Hugo Marcel — born in Hugo Marcel (Buenos Aires Argentina)

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Singers9

Despues del carnaval · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1959 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Qué lejos mi Buenos Aires · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1959 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Te quiero locamente · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1959 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Es mejor olvidar · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1959 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Enamorado estoy · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1961 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Unica · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1961 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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La canción · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1961 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Si de mí te has olvidado · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1961 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Tal vez mañana · Osvaldo Fresedo · 1961 — sung by Hugo Marcel

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Listen

  1. Despues del carnavalOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1959
  2. Enamorado estoyOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  3. Tal vez mañanaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel · no clip yet1961
  4. UnicaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  5. Es mejor olvidarOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel · no clip yet1959
  6. Qué lejos mi Buenos AiresOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel · no clip yet1959
  7. Te quiero locamenteOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel · no clip yet1959
  8. La canciónOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  9. MilonguitaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  10. Si de mí te has olvidadoOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1961
  11. Enamorado estoyOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1962
  12. UnicaOsvaldo Fresedo · Hugo Marcel1962

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