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Amadeo Mandarino

Amadeo Mandarino was a tango singer born in 1913 [4]. He sang at Osvaldo Pugliese's debut at the Café El Nacional in 1939 [1][2], and from 1940 to 1941 he was a singer in Aníbal Troilo's orchestra alongside Francisco Fiorentino [1][3].

1941: 1 · danced 31 times1942: 6 · danced 6 times
19411942
records madedanced on film, by the record’s year· our catalogue

1941: 1, 31; 1942: 6, 6

Amadeo Mandarino was a tango singer born in 1913 [4]. His recorded career began in 1933, when he sang with Vicente Russo's orchestra in cinema and theatre shows [1]. In 1937 he appeared with Manuel Buzón on Radio Callao and Radio Municipal, and later on Splendid and Rivadavia [1].

In 1939 Osvaldo Pugliese invited him to sing at his debut [1]. A chronicle of the Orquesta Típica Osvaldo Pugliese lists Mandarino among the orchestra's singers, together with Roberto Beltrán [2]. From 1940 he sang with Aníbal Troilo's orchestra alongside Francisco Fiorentino, and he remained until 31 December 1941 [1][3]. During this period he recorded the duet "Pájaro ciego" with Fiorentino and Troilo [1].

In 1945 he debuted with Emilio Balcarce at the carnival dances of the Salón Casablanca [1]. In 1955 he settled in Mar del Plata [1]. His last record, "A Pichuco y Fiorentino eternos en mi recuerdo", was released on the Almalí label in 1991 [1].

Early career

In 1933 Mandarino sang with the orchestra of Vicente Russo in cinema and theatre shows [1].

In 1937 he worked with Manuel Buzón [1]. They appeared on Radio Callao and Radio Municipal, and later on the stations Splendid and Rivadavia [1].

With Osvaldo Pugliese

According to a biographical sketch by Abel Palermo, 1939 was an important year in Mandarino's life because Osvaldo Pugliese invited him to sing at his debut [1]. The debut took place at the Café El Nacional on 11 August 1939 [1]. A history of the Orquesta Típica Osvaldo Pugliese names Mandarino as one of the orchestra's singers, together with Roberto Beltrán [2].

With Aníbal Troilo

Mandarino joined Aníbal Troilo's orchestra in 1940, singing alongside Francisco Fiorentino [1][3]. He stayed until 31 December 1941 [1]. A chronicle of the Troilo orchestra also dates his time with it to 1940–1941 and records his departure in 1941 [3]. On 28 May 1941 he recorded the duet "Pájaro ciego" with Fiorentino and Troilo [1].

Later career

In 1945 Mandarino debuted with Emilio Balcarce at the carnival dances of the Salón Casablanca [1]. In 1955 he settled in Mar del Plata [1].

In 1991 he released his last record, "A Pichuco y Fiorentino eternos en mi recuerdo", on the Almalí label [1].

Recordings

Recordings documented in the sources include [1]: - "Pájaro ciego", a duet with Francisco Fiorentino and the Aníbal Troilo orchestra, recorded 28 May 1941 [1] - "A Pichuco y Fiorentino eternos en mi recuerdo", his last record, released on Almalí in 1991 [1]

References

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  1. Amadeo Mandarino - Semblanza por Abel Palermo · todotango.com“En 1939 se produjo un hecho importante en su vida, cuando el maestro Osvaldo Pugliese lo invitó a su debut”
  2. Orquesta Típica Osvaldo Pugliese · todotango.com“Cantores: Amadeo Mandarino y Roberto Beltrán.”
  3. Orquesta Típica Aníbal Troilo - Todotango.com · todotango.com
  4. Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
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Orchestras over the years

First to last recording together · source: TangoCloud catalogue · tap a bar for the takes · Dances are filmed Performances matched to a recording, so a count can run low · Every singer and orchestra

19411942
  1. Aníbal Troilo1941 · 131 Dances filmed
  2. Manuel Buzon1942 · 66 Dances filmed

With Aníbal Troilo

1 recordings · 1941–1941 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Pájaro ciegoAníbal TroiloFrancisco Fiorentino, Amadeo MandarinotangoRCA Victor

With Manuel Buzon

6 recordings · 1942–1942 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Al verla pasarManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarinotango
  2. Mano bravaManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarinomilonga
  3. MiedoManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarinovals
  4. FueyeManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarinotango
  5. Musica del organitoManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarinomilonga
  6. Royal PigallManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarinotango

Notes11

Sings with Vicente Russo's orchestra in cinema and theatre shows.1933

Single source

With Manuel Buzón on Radio Callao and Radio Municipal, then Splendid and Rivadavia.1937

Single source

Sings at Osvaldo Pugliese's debut at the Café El Nacional.Aug 11, 1939

Single source

Joins Aníbal Troilo's orchestra alongside Francisco Fiorentino, until 31 December 1941.1940

Single source

Records the duet Pájaro ciego with Fiorentino and Troilo.May 28, 1941

Single source

Debuts with Emilio Balcarce at the Salón Casablanca carnival dances.1945

Single source

Settles in Mar del Plata.1955

Single source

Releases his last record, A Pichuco y Fiorentino eternos en mi recuerdo, on Almalí.1991

Single source

Amadeo Mandarino — described as Amadeo Mandarino (Cantor)

Single source

Mandarino, Troilo's second singer alongside Fiorentino, left because the studio always chose Fiorentino for recordings, so he joined Manuel Buzón's orchestra to actually get recorded.

Single source

Voz amable, barítono, gran afinación, fraseo bien porteño

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Sang with4

Sang with Osvaldo Pugliese1939, Aug 11, 1939

Supported · 2

Sang with Aníbal Troilo1940–1941, May 28, 1941

Supported · 2

Sang with Manuel BuzonJun 1936–Jan 1938

Single source

Sang with Emilio Balcarce1945

Single source

Joined2

Joined Osvaldo Pugliese1939

Single source

Joined Aníbal Troilo1940

Single source

Left1

Left Aníbal Troilo1941

Single source

Born3

Born on 1913

Sources disagree

Amadeo Mandarino — born on Amadeo Mandarino (May 22, 1913)

Single source

Born on May 25, 1913

Sources disagree

In other catalogues4

Amadeo Mandarino — external id Amadeo Mandarino (todotango:creador/2116)

Single source

tango.info · AmadeManda

Single source

Wikidata · Q55466305source

Single source

MusicBrainz · 3be74f48-ab5d-403f-80a3-e572e3b3d5ebsource

Single source

Died2

Amadeo Mandarino — died on Amadeo Mandarino (June 12, 1996)

Single source

Died on June 12, 1996

Single source

Birthplace2

Amadeo Mandarino — born in Amadeo Mandarino (Buenos Aires Argentina)

Single source

Born in Buenos Aires

Single source

Singers2

Pájaro ciego · Aníbal Troilo · 1941 — sung by Amadeo Mandarino

Single source

Fueye · Manuel Buzon · 1942 — sung by Amadeo Mandarino

Single source

First recording1

First recorded Pájaro ciegoMay 28, 1941

Single source

Last recording1

Last recorded Pájaro ciegoMay 28, 1941

Single source

Listen

  1. Pájaro ciegoAníbal TroiloFrancisco Fiorentino, Amadeo Mandarino
  2. Al verla pasarManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarino
  3. Mano bravaManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarino
  4. MiedoManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarino
  5. FueyeManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarino
  6. Musica del organitoManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarino
  7. Royal PigallManuel BuzonAmadeo Mandarino

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