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Carlos Acuña

Carlos Acuña was a tango singer who first appeared on Radio París in 1933 under the name Carlos Dillon [1]. He later sang with the orchestras of Carlos Di Sarli and Rodolfo Biagi, worked with Mariano Mores, spent years abroad, and died in Buenos Aires on 19 February 1999 [1][2]. Sources differ on his date of birth [3].

1941: 1 · danced 59 times1943: 7 · danced 20 times1944: 5 · danced 19 times1956: 1 · danced 0 times1957: 5 · danced 0 times1958: 2 · danced 0 times1960: 3 · danced 0 times
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records madedanced on film, by the record’s year· our catalogue

1941: 1, 59; 1943: 7, 20; 1944: 5, 19; 1956: 1, 0; 1957: 5, 0; 1958: 2, 0; 1960: 3, 0

Carlos Acuña was a singer whose recorded career ran from a radio debut in 1933 to recordings begun in the 1980s [1]. He first performed on Radio París as Carlos Dillon and moved to LR9 Radio Fénix a few months later [1].

During the 1940s he sang with several ensembles. He joined Ernesto de la Cruz's sextet in 1940 [1], was hired by Carlos Di Sarli in 1941 [2], and joined Rodolfo Biagi at the end of 1942 [1]. He left Biagi in 1944 after twelve recorded titles and began working as a solo singer [1].

In 1955 he joined Mariano Mores at the Teatro Nacional [1]. He later recorded in Mexico, sang in Italy and settled in Spain, before returning to Argentina in 1978 [1]. He died in Buenos Aires on 19 February 1999 [2]. His date of birth is disputed: one record gives 4 November 1915 and another gives 3 November 1914 [3].

Early career

Acuña debuted in 1933 on Radio París, using the name Carlos Dillon [1]. Some months later he moved to LR9 Radio Fénix [1].

In 1940 he joined the sextet of Ernesto de la Cruz [1].

With Carlos Di Sarli

In 1941 Carlos Di Sarli hired Acuña [2]. With Di Sarli he sang on Radio El Mundo and at the Marabú [2]. On 2 August 1941 he recorded "Cuando el amor muere" [2]. A recording catalogue lists an RCA Victor recording sung by Acuña with the same date, 2 August 1941 .

With Rodolfo Biagi

Acuña joined Rodolfo Biagi's orchestra at the end of 1942 and made his debut with it on Radio Splendid [1]. His first recordings with Biagi, "A la luz del candil" and "Yo tengo un puñal", are dated 3 March 1943 [2].

He left Biagi in 1944 after recording twelve titles with the orchestra, and then began working as a solo singer [1].

With Mariano Mores

In 1955 Acuña joined Mariano Mores at the Teatro Nacional, appearing alongside Tita Merello and Tito Lusiardo [1]. His first record with Mores, "La calesita", was made for Odeon in 1956 [1].

Years abroad

In 1960 Acuña recorded an album of Gardel songs for the Peerless label in Mexico [1]. In 1961 he sang at the Festival of Argentine Song in Italy, and afterwards he settled in Spain [1].

Later years

Acuña returned to Argentina in 1978 and worked in television, on radio and in nightclubs [1]. In 1983 he began recording 48 titles accompanied by the guitars of Adolfo Carné and Juanjo Domínguez [1]. He died in Buenos Aires on 19 February 1999 [2].

Recordings

Recordings and recording projects named in the sources include the following [1][2]:

  • "Cuando el amor muere", with Carlos Di Sarli, recorded 2 August 1941 [2]; a catalogue lists an RCA Victor recording sung by Acuña on that date . - "A la luz del candil" and "Yo tengo un puñal", his first recordings with Rodolfo Biagi, dated 3 March 1943 [2].
  • Twelve titles in all with Biagi, up to his departure in 1944 [1]. - "La calesita", his first record with Mariano Mores, for Odeon in 1956 [1].
  • An album of Gardel songs for Peerless in Mexico, 1960 [1].
  • 48 titles with the guitars of Adolfo Carné and Juanjo Domínguez, begun in 1983 [1].

Birth date

Sources differ on when Acuña was born. One record gives 4 November 1915, and another gives 3 November 1914 [3]. Both dates are listed here as disputed [3].

References

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  1. 1.Biografía de Carlos Acuña (Jorge Palacio, Faruk) · todotango.com
  2. 2.Carlos Acuña (ficha) · todotango.com
  3. 3.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
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As a composer

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

19411960
  1. Carlos Di Sarli1941 · 159 Dances filmed
  2. Rodolfo Biagi1943–1944 · 1239 Dances filmed
  3. Mariano Mores1956–1960 · 11None matched yet

With Carlos Di Sarli

1 recordings · 1941–1941 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Cuando el amor muereCarlos Di SarliCarlos AcuñatangoRCA Victor

With Rodolfo Biagi

12 recordings · 1943–1944 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. Canción de rangoRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  2. Sosiego en la nocheRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  3. Tu vozRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  4. Adiós te vasRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  5. Sueño de juventudRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñavalsOdeon
  6. A la luz del candilRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  7. Barrio reoRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  8. LonjazosRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  9. Soy del 90Rodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñamilongaOdeon
  10. Yo tengo un puñalRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  11. A suerte y verdadRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon
  12. UnoRodolfo BiagiCarlos AcuñatangoOdeon

With Mariano Mores

11 recordings · 1956–1960 · source: TangoCloud catalogue

  1. La calesitaMariano MoresCarlos Acuña, Corotango
  2. Adiós pampa míaMariano MoresCarlos Acuñatango
  3. Cada vez que me recuerdesMariano MoresCarlos Acuñatango
  4. El patio de la morochaMariano MoresCarlos Acuñatango
  5. LindaMariano MoresCarlos Acuñatango
  6. UnoMariano MoresCarlos Acuñatango
  7. La flor de la canelaMariano MoresAldo Campoamor, Carlos Acuñavals
  8. La mulatadaMariano MoresAldo Campoamor, Carlos Acuñamilonga
  9. FelicidadMariano MoresCoro, Carlos Acuñatango
  10. La canciónMariano MoresCarlos Acuñatango
  11. Tu pecadoMariano MoresCoro, Carlos Acuñatango

Composer1

Un boliche — composed by Carlos Acuña

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Singers23

Cuando el amor muere · Carlos Di Sarli · 1941 — sung by Carlos AcuñaAug 2, 1941

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A la luz del candil · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Yo tengo un puñal · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Barrio reo · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Canción de rango · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Soy del 90 · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Adiós te vas · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Lonjazos · Rodolfo Biagi · 1943 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Sueño de juventud · Rodolfo Biagi · 1944 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Uno · Rodolfo Biagi · 1944 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Tu voz · Rodolfo Biagi · 1944 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Sosiego en la noche · Rodolfo Biagi · 1944 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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A suerte y verdad · Rodolfo Biagi · 1944 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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La calesita · Mariano Mores · 1956 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Cafetín de Buenos Aires · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña (the catalogue credits Enrique Lucero)

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Cuartito azul · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña (the catalogue credits Mario Ponce De León)

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Adiós pampa mía · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Uno · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Cada vez que me recuerdes · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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El patio de la morocha · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Linda · Mariano Mores · 1957 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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La flor de la canela · Mariano Mores · 1958 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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La canción · Mariano Mores · 1960 — sung by Carlos Acuña

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Notes18

Debuts on Radio París as Carlos Dillon; moves to LR9 Radio Fénix months later.1933

Single source

Joins Ernesto de la Cruz's sextet.1940

Single source

Hired by Carlos Di Sarli; sings on Radio El Mundo and at the Marabú; records Cuando el amor muere on 2 August.1941

Single source

Joins Rodolfo Biagi at the end of the year, debuting on Radio Splendid.1942

Single source

First Biagi recordings, A la luz del candil and Yo tengo un puñal.Mar 3, 1943

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Leaves Biagi after twelve recorded titles; begins solo work.1944

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Joins Mariano Mores at the Teatro Nacional with Tita Merello and Tito Lusiardo.1955

Single source

First record with Mores, La calesita, for Odeon.1956

Single source

Records an album of Gardel songs for Peerless in Mexico.1960

Single source

Sings at the Festival of Argentine Song in Italy; afterwards settles in Spain.1961

Single source

Returns to Argentina and works on TV, radio and in nightclubs.1978

Single source

Begins recording 48 titles with the guitars of Adolfo Carné and Juanjo Domínguez.1983

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Dies in Buenos Aires.Feb 19, 1999

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Carlos Acuña — described as Carlos Acuña (Cantor y compositor)

Supported · 2

Real name Carlos Ernesto Di Loreto

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Early pseudonym Carlos Dillon1933

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"el otro Gardel"

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Release “Homenaje a Carlos Gardel” (1969) on ECO No. 783, MX1969source

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Born3

Born on November 4, 1915

Sources disagree · 2

Born on November 3, 1914

Sources disagree

Carlos Acuña — born on Carlos Acuña (November 4, 1915)

Supported · 2

Sang with3

Sang with Rodolfo Biagi1942–1944, Aug 11, 1944

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Sang with Carlos Di SarliAug 2, 1941

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Sang with Mariano Mores1955

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In other catalogues5

Carlos Acuña — external id Carlos Acuña (todotango:creador/824)

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tango.info · CarloDilor

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Wikidata · Q5041668source

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MusicBrainz · 03bdad2b-ea57-444f-b093-709501592b9fsource

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Discogs · 3405299

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Died2

Carlos Acuña — died on Carlos Acuña (February 19, 1999)

Supported · 2

Died on February 19, 1999

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Birthplace2

Carlos Acuña — born in Carlos Acuña (Buenos Aires Argentina)

Supported · 2

Born in Buenos Aires

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Place of death1

Died in Buenos Aires

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Known for1

Is known for Tomo y obligo

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Listen

  1. Cuando el amor muereCarlos Di SarliCarlos Acuña
  2. Canción de rangoRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  3. Sosiego en la nocheRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  4. Tu vozRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  5. Adiós te vasRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  6. Sueño de juventudRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  7. A la luz del candilRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  8. Barrio reoRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  9. LonjazosRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  10. Soy del 90Rodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  11. Yo tengo un puñalRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
  12. A suerte y verdadRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña

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