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Original records
of Carlos Gardel –
Horacio Loriente collection (1913–1935)
Inscribed 2003
What is it
A collection of original records produced between
1913 and 1935.
Why was it inscribed
Tango music has had an influence throughout the world
and Carlos Gardel was one of the greatest exponents
of the genre. This collection of Gardel’s recordings is
one of the most complete and is irreplaceable.
Where is it
Archivo General de la Nación, Montevideo, Uruguay
Carlos Gardel was a Latin American singer, songwriter and
actor who became one of the most famous figures in the
history of tango. Gardel was renowned for the unerring
musicality of his baritone voice and the dramatic phrasing
of his lyrics, which made miniature masterpieces of his
hundreds of three-minute tango recordings.
His most remarkable achievement was the tango-song,
performed with his unique singing style and destined
to serve as an example for the majority of singers who
subsequently devoted themselves to this musical genre.
His unique voice gave credibility to this type of music,
which, as a dance, was considered scandalous in its early
days because the two dancers moved in a way that was
then viewed as indecent.
The Horacio Loriente collection contains a total
of nearly 800 recordings by Gardel, produced by a
variety of record companies. It comprises records
produced in Uruguay, Argentina, Spain and France.
Virtually all of the records were purchased, while others
were donated or obtained through exchanges by the
collector himself.
The records include examples of all the genres and
styles that made up Gardel’s repertoire and cover his
whole artistic career: from his early days as a singer of
native music to more complex productions. The musical
accompaniment to these recordings varies greatly:
guitars (solos, duets and quartets); piano, violin and
guitars; and orchestras with different conductors.
� Carlos Gardel mural, Buenos Aires.
432 Original records of Carlos Gardel – Horacio Loriente collection (1913–1935)
� Tango dancers