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Leopoldo Federico - Volver Tango
This episode of the Volver Tango documentary series is about Leopoldo Federico, a bandoneonist, bandleader, composer and arranger. The narrator calls him one of the great bandoneonists in tango history. The film tells his story through his own memories and through interviews with relatives, colleagues and singers.
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Early years and orchestra work
According to the film, Federico was born in the Once neighbourhood on 12 January 1927. His uncle Francisco encouraged him to take up the bandoneon. Federico remembers studying with local teachers and getting his first professional job in a cabaret. The narrator lists orchestras he played in, including those of Alfredo Gobbi, Osmar Maderna and Carlos Di Sarli. Federico credits Di Sarli with teaching him what real tango was. The film says he joined Astor Piazzolla's orchestra in 1949. It also covers his time with Horacio Salgán and in Piazzolla's Octeto Buenos Aires.
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His own groups
The narrator dates Federico's own orchestra to 1958. He says Federico accompanied Julio Sosa from 1960 until the singer died in 1964, and that a radio contest to find a new singer followed. The film then covers the Cuarteto San Telmo with guitarist Roberto Grela. It also covers a trio from 1972 with Osvaldo Berlingieri and Fernando Cabarcos, a first tour of Japan in 1976 and work with Susana Rinaldi.
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Reputation
Near the end, colleagues praise Federico's sound, his phrasing and his humility. Federico says no orchestra leader could create a style without his musicians. One interviewee argues that he deserves more recognition, saying his career fell between Aníbal Troilo and Piazzolla.
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