On this day in tango
Who was born and who died on this date, what happened, and what was recorded. Every line has its source.
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Little in our sources is dated 20 January; the nearest days follow, each with its date.
- 1977
Alfredo De Angelis · Last of 486 Odeon recordings; he moves to Microfón.
21 January 1977 · www.todotango.com
- 1924
✶ Born
Jorge Durán · Born in San Juan Province to Andalusian parents who grew fruit and ran a small winery.
19 January 1924 · www.todotango.com
- 1943
Jorge Ortiz · First recordings with Miguel Caló, Barrio de tango and Pa' qué seguir.
19 January 1943 · www.todotango.com
- 1912
- 1918
✶ Born
Enrique Díaz · Born; youngest of the Díaz brothers, with David on violin and Pepe on bass.
21 January 1918 · www.todotango.com
- 2008
Enriqueta Kleinman · Dances 'La tapera' with Rubén Harymbat at Cachirulo, Maipú 444.
19 January 2008 · www.youtube.com
- 2011
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.
- A las siete en el caféMiguel CalóJorge Ortiz
- BélgicaRodolfo Biagi
- El huérfanoEnrique RodríguezArmando Moreno
- Candombe criolloFrancisco CanaroCarlos Roldán
- Corazón encadenadoDomingo FedericoArmando Moreno
- Quemá esas cartasArmando PontierRoberto Florio
- Entrada prohibidaJosé Basso
- Calle del ocasoAlberto Marino