Amadeo Mandarino

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]