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Charlo

Charlo was a singer whose career began after his family moved to Buenos Aires in 1922. He first used the name Charlo on Radio Cultura in 1924 and from 1928 sang refrains with Francisco Canaro's orchestra on Odeon [2][1]. He also recorded with the orchestras of Francisco Lomuto and Adolfo Carabelli, appeared in films in the 1930s and died in Buenos Aires in 1990 [3][8][2][1].

Charlo debuted on Radio Cultura in 1924, where he first used the name Charlo [2]. He made his first recordings in 1925 for Electra, accompanied by guitarists Vicente Spina and Miguel Correa [2]. In 1928 he became refrain singer of Francisco Canaro's orchestra on Odeon [1].

Sources also link him to the orchestras of Francisco Lomuto [3][4] and Adolfo Carabelli [8][9]. In the 1930s he appeared in films and performed on radio in Rio de Janeiro [2]. He later settled in Lisbon [1].

Sources differ on his date of birth [1][11]. The dossier's records also contain an inconsistent death date [1].

History

Sources differ on Charlo's date of birth. One source gives 7 July 1906 [1] and another gives 6 July 1906 [11]. In 1922 his family moved to Buenos Aires, where his singing career began [2]. One source lists the instruments piano, acordeón, violín and guitarra for him [1].

In 1924 he debuted on Radio Cultura, where he first used the name Charlo [2]. In 1925 he premiered his tango "Pinta brava" in a revue at the Teatro de la Comedia [1]. In the same year he made his first recordings, for Electra, accompanied by guitarists Vicente Spina and Miguel Correa [2].

In 1928 he became refrain singer of Francisco Canaro's orchestra on Odeon [1]. His first recordings there included "Ramona" and "Lindo tipo de varón" [1][23]. In 1932 he sang at the opening of the Cine Rex in Montevideo [1]. His first film, El alma del bandoneón, came in 1935, and that year he also sang on Radio Mayrink Veiga in Rio de Janeiro [2]. In the 1936 film Puerto Nuevo he sang "Olvido" and "Yo también soñé" [2]. In 1939 he toured with a trio of Osvaldo Pugliese, Federico Scorticati and Juan José Gallastegui [1].

In 1955 he settled in Lisbon, where he sang at the Casino Estoril [1]. He received a Konex diploma of merit in 1985 [1]. On 29 June 1990 he was named honorary academician of the Academia Nacional del Tango [1]. He died in Buenos Aires on 30 October 1990 [1]. The same source's data also includes a death date of 7 July 1906, which is identical to the birth date it gives. That record is inconsistent with the 1990 death date [1].

Orchestras

Several sources date Charlo's work with Francisco Canaro's orchestra from 1928 [3][4][13][23]. Sources differ on how long the association lasted. Two biographies give 1928–1931 [3][4], and another source gives 1928–1929 [5]. Recordings with Canaro are also dated 12 January 1932 [7] and 31 December 1935 [10].

Recording listings associate him with Canaro's orchestra in 1928 for titles including the following [13][14][15]:

- Parque Patricios [13] - Alma en pena [14] - Yo soy así [15] - No me abandones [16] - Malevaje [17] - Viejo ciego [18] - Saludó y se fue [19] - Estampilla [20] - Uno y uno [21] - En un boliche [22] - Ramona [23] - Cualquier cosa [24] - Regalo de bodas [25] - Seguí mi consejo [26]

Listings from 1931 with Canaro include the following titles [30][31]:

- La última copa [30] - El viejo vals [31] - Tiempos viejos [32] - Qué sapa [33] - Amor de payaso [34] - Jamás te olvidaré [35] - Mentira [36] - Soledad [37] - Flor de fango [38]

He also sang with Francisco Lomuto's orchestra. Sources date this to 1928 [3][27][28][29], and one source gives 1928–1931 [4]. Listings with Lomuto include "Flor del campo", "Chorra" and "Dónde estás corazón" [27][28][29]. A 1929 calendar records sessions with Lomuto on 2 April and 21 June 1929 [5].

He is also linked to Adolfo Carabelli's orchestra [8]. A 1933 calendar dates their sessions to 25 and 26 July and 8 August 1933 [9].

Recordings

A public recording catalogue lists Odeon recordings sung by Charlo. They run from 7 February 1928 to 12 January 1932, with numerous sessions in 1928, 1929, 1930 and 1931 [12]. The same catalogue lists an RCA Victor recording sung by him on 8 June 1932 [12].

Calendars record sessions with Canaro's orchestra on many dates in 1929 [5]. These include 6, 13 and 27 March; 5 and 20 April; 10 and 29 May; 12 June; 21 and 28 August; 2 and 28 October; 13 and 18 November; and 23 December [5]. For 1930 they list sessions on 2 April; 17 June; 1 and 8 July; 15 and 22 October; and 10 December [6]. A listing for "Madreselva" dates a recording with Canaro to 12 January 1932 [7].

References

  1. 1.Charlo · es.wikipedia.org
  2. 2.Biografía de Charlo · todotango.com
  3. 3.Biography of Charlo by Julio Nudler - Todotango.com · todotango.com
  4. 4.Charlo - Julio Nudler · todotango.com
  5. 5.Calendar 1929 - tango.info · tango.info
  6. 6.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
  7. 7.Madreselva - tango.info · tango.info
  8. 8.Biography of Adolfo Carabelli by Héctor Ángel Benedetti - Todotango.com · todotango.com
  9. 9.Calendar - Argentine Tango - tango.info · tango.info
  10. 10.1935-12-31 - tango.info · tango.info
  11. 11.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
  12. 12.TangoCloud public Recording catalogue · tangocloud.app
  13. 13.Parque Patricios: list of recordings ·
  14. 14.Alma en pena: list of recordings ·
  15. 15.Yo soy así: list of recordings ·
  16. 16.No me abandones: list of recordings ·
  17. 17.Malevaje: list of recordings ·
  18. 18.Viejo ciego: list of recordings ·
  19. 19.Saludó y se fue: list of recordings ·
  20. 20.Estampilla: list of recordings ·
  21. 21.Uno y uno: list of recordings ·
  22. 22.En un boliche: list of recordings ·
  23. 23.Ramona: list of recordings ·
  24. 24.Cualquier cosa: list of recordings ·
  25. 25.Regalo de bodas: list of recordings ·
  26. 26.Seguí mi consejo: list of recordings ·
  27. 27.Flor del campo: list of recordings ·
  28. 28.Chorra: list of recordings ·
  29. 29.Dónde estás corazón: list of recordings ·
  30. 30.La última copa: list of recordings ·
  31. 31.El viejo vals: list of recordings ·
  32. 32.Tiempos viejos: list of recordings ·
  33. 33.Qué sapa: list of recordings ·
  34. 34.Amor de payaso: list of recordings ·
  35. 35.Jamás te olvidaré: list of recordings ·
  36. 36.Mentira: list of recordings ·
  37. 37.Soledad: list of recordings ·
  38. 38.Flor de fango: list of recordings ·
Data: recordings, facts and sources

Recordings by year

Source: TangoCloud catalogue

19281933

1928: 182, 1929: 123, 1930: 77, 1931: 50, 1932: 10, 1933: 4

Orchestras over the years

First to last recording together · source: TangoCloud catalogue · tap a bar for the takes

19281933
  1. Francisco Canaro1928–1932 · 385
  2. Francisco Lomuto1928–1933 · 55
  3. Adolfo Carabelli1932–1933 · 4
  4. Orquesta Típica Victor1931–1932 · 2

With Francisco Canaro

385 recordings · 1928–1932 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Parque PatriciosFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1928
  2. Allá en el monteFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1929
  3. MadreselvaFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1932
  4. La última copaFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  5. El viejo valsFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  6. Alma en penaFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1928
  7. Con tu mirarFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1930
  8. Tiempos viejosFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  9. Yo soy asíFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1928
  10. El vals del amorFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1929
  11. Amor de payasoFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  12. Jamás te olvidaréFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931

With Francisco Lomuto

55 recordings · 1928–1933 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Soy un arlequínFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1929
  2. Flor del campoFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  3. Alma en penaFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  4. ChorraFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  5. Dónde estás corazónFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  6. PalermoFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1929
  7. San TelmoFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1932
  8. A contramanoFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  9. Andate con la otraFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  10. AterrizajeFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  11. Buenos Aires queridoFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928
  12. CarmenFrancisco Lomuto · Charlo1928

With Adolfo Carabelli

4 recordings · 1932–1933 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Cuatro palabrasAdolfo Carabelli · Charlo1933
  2. OlvidaoAdolfo Carabelli · Charlo1932
  3. Campanita del suburbioAdolfo Carabelli · Charlo1933
  4. RomanceAdolfo Carabelli · Charlo1933

With Orquesta Típica Victor

2 recordings · 1931–1932 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Pa' mí es igualOrquesta Típica Victor · Charlo1931
  2. Llamale HOrquesta Típica Victor · Charlo1932

Sung by86

El viejo vals · Francisco Canaro · 1931 — sung by Charlo1931-04-29Single source

Alma en pena · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-01Single source

La última copa · Francisco Canaro · 1931 — sung by Charlo1931-05-13Single source

Con tu mirar · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-06-17Single source

Pero yo sé · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-11-28Single source

Marioneta · Francisco Lomuto · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-10-29Single source

Yo soy así · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-10Single source

Amor de payaso · Francisco Canaro · 1931 — sung by Charlo1931-06-03Single source

Bailarín compadrito · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-08-28Single source

Tomo y obligo · Francisco Canaro · 1931 — sung by Charlo1931-10-09Single source

Allá en el monte · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-03-06Single source

El vals del amor · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-11-13Single source

Poema de amor · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-11-18Single source

Guapo sin grupo · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-05-29Single source

Los treinta y tres · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-07-01Single source

No me abandones · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-07-31Single source

Seguí mi consejo · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-10Single source

Dónde estás corazón · Francisco Lomuto · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-03-31Single source

Rie payaso rie · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-11-13Single source

Saludó y se fue · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-07-04Single source

En un boliche · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-03-28Single source

La reina del tango · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-03-13Single source

Siempre te amaré · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-07-01Single source

Noches de plata · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-10-22Single source

Canto por no llorar · Francisco Canaro · 1931 — sung by Charlo1931-04-22Single source

Ramona · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-07-18Single source

Regalo de bodas · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-11-21Single source

Azulidad · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-05-29Single source

No puede ser · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-05-10Single source

Del viejo barrio porteño · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-04-20Single source

Cordoba · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-12-23Single source

Malandrina · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-10-02Single source

Linyera · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-12-03Single source

Cuento criollo · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-04-02Single source

Justo el 31 · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-10-15Single source

Mala estrella · Francisco Canaro · 1930 — sung by Charlo1930-12-10Single source

Flor de fango · Francisco Canaro · 1931 — sung by Charlo1931-04-14Single source

San Telmo · Francisco Lomuto · 1932 — sung by Charlo1932-06-08Single source

Viejo ciego · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-03-21Single source

Triste paica · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-04-18Single source

Qué vachaché · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-05-09Single source

Alhaja falsa · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-03-02Single source

En tren de lujo · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-10-10Single source

Me dijeron · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-05-09Single source

Chiquita · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-12-12Single source

Siga el tango · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-05-02Single source

El carrerito · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-04-25Single source

Tango lindo · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-02-07Single source

Murió el malevo · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-05-02Single source

Yo soy la milonguer · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-07-12Single source

De corte antiguo · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-19Single source

De tierra adentro · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-12-19Single source

Canaro en Cordoba · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-08-01Single source

Pata de palo · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-12Single source

Pañuelito bordao · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-05-02Single source

Piedad · Francisco Canaro · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-01Single source

Malevaje · Francisco Lomuto · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-09-28Single source

Aterrizaje · Francisco Lomuto · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-03-23Single source

Andate con la otra · Francisco Lomuto · 1928 — sung by Charlo1928-07-13Single source

Neura · Francisco Canaro · 1929 — sung by Charlo1929-06-12Single source

Described as11

Described as His family moves to Buenos Aires, where his singing career begins.1922Single source

Described as Debuts on Radio Cultura, where he first uses the name Charlo.1924Single source

Described as Premieres his tango "Pinta brava" in a revue at the Teatro de la Comedia.1925Single source

Described as First recordings, for Electra, accompanied by guitarists Vicente Spina and Miguel Correa.1925Single source

Described as Becomes refrain singer of Francisco Canaro's orchestra on Odeon; first recordings include "Ramona" and "Lindo tipo de varón".1928Single source

Described as Sings at the opening of the Cine Rex in Montevideo.1932Single source

Described as First film, El alma del bandoneón; that year he also sings on Radio Mayrink Veiga in Rio de Janeiro.1935Single source

Described as Sings "Olvido" and "Yo también soñé" in the film Puerto Nuevo.1936Single source

Described as Tours with a trio of Osvaldo Pugliese, Federico Scorticati and Juan José Gallastegui.1939Single source

Described as Settles in Lisbon, singing at the Casino Estoril.1955Single source

Described as Dies in Buenos Aires.1990-10-30Single source

Won2

Won Receives a Konex diploma of merit.1985Single source

Won Named honorary academician of the Academia Nacional del Tango.1990-06-29Single source

Sang with64

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928–1931Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1928Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1928–1931Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1928–1931Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-03-06Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-04-05Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1929-06-21Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-11-13Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-10-28Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-11-18Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-05-29Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-06-12Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-03-27Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-08-28Single source

Sang with Francisco Lomuto1929-04-02Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-10-02Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-03-13Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-08-21Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-12-23Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-04-20Single source

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Sang with Francisco Canaro1929-05-10Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1930-06-17Single source

Sang with Francisco Canaro1930-07-01Single source

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Sang with Francisco Canaro1930-10-22Single source

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Sang with Francisco Canaro1931Single source

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Sang with Francisco Canaro1932-01-12Single source

Sang with Adolfo CarabelliSingle source

Sang with Adolfo Carabelli1933-07-25Single source

Born on3

Born on 1906-07-071906-07-07Single source

Born on 19061906source

Born on 1906-07-061906-07-06source

Died on1

Died on 1906-07-071906-07-07Single source

Died in1

Died in Buenos AiresSingle source

Plays instrument4

Plays instrument pianoSingle source

Plays instrument acordeónSingle source

Plays instrument violínSingle source

Plays instrument guitarraSingle source

Listen

  1. Parque PatriciosFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1928
  2. Allá en el monteFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1929
  3. MadreselvaFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1932
  4. La última copaFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  5. El viejo valsFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  6. Alma en penaFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1928
  7. Con tu mirarFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1930
  8. Tiempos viejosFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  9. Yo soy asíFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1928
  10. El vals del amorFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1929
  11. Amor de payasoFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931
  12. Jamás te olvidaréFrancisco Canaro · Charlo1931

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