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Anselmo Aieta | |
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 Anselmo Aieta | |
| Born | Anselmo Alfredo Aieta November 5, 1896 San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | September 25, 1964 (aged 67) |
| Occupation | Composer |
Anselmo Alfredo Aieta (November 5, 1896 – September 25, 1964) was an Argentine bandoneon musician, composer and occasional actor.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]He joined Francisco Canaro's orchestra in 1919 and left it in 1923. Around that time, he met the poet Francisco García Jiménez, with whom he composed his greatest hits. He later formed his own orchestra. [3][4]
In 1925, he joined the Orquesta Típica Paramount, along with Juan D'Arienzo, Alfredo De Angelis[5] and Ángel D'Agostino, among others. [3]
He was one of Carlos Gardel's favorite composers, and Gardel recorded sixteen of his compositions. One of his most popular pieces was the waltz Palomita blanca (1929), with lyrics by Francisco García Jiménez, which was recorded numerous times both in and outside of his country.[3][4]
Filmography
[edit]- 1924 - Mientras Buenos Aires duerme (actor)
- 1937 - Los Locos del cuarto piso (actor/musician)
References
[edit]- ↑ Finkielman, Jorge (2004). The Film Industry in Argentina: An Illustrated Cultural History. McFarland. p. 98. ISBN 978-0786416288. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ↑ "El brujo del bandoneón". Semanario de Junín (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- 1 2 3 "Biography of Anselmo Aieta by Oscar Zucchi - Todotango.com". www.todotango.com. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- 1 2 "Biography of Anselmo Aieta by Orlando del Greco - Todotango.com". www.todotango.com. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ↑ "Alfredo De Angelis". Todotango. Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
