Trío Matamoros
The Trío Matamoros was one of the most popular Cuban trova groups. It was formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros (8 May 1894 in Santiago de Cuba – 15 April 1971; guitar), Rafael Cueto (14 March 1900 in Santiago de Cuba – 7 August 1991; guitar) and Siro Rodríguez (9 December 1899 in Santiago de Cuba – Regla, 29 March 1981; maracas and claves). All three were singers and composers. The group was originally called Trio Oriental, but changed their name to Trio Matamoros in 1928 upon the discovery that another group already claimed the Trio Oriental name. The Trío Matamoros played boleros and son. They toured all Latin America and Europe and recorded in New York. In 1940 Guillermo Portabales performed with the trio. Matamoros expanded the trio into a conjunto (Conjunto Matamoros) for a trip to Mexico and hired the young Beny Moré as singer from 1945 to 1947. They recorded many 78 rpm records and LPs; some of their output is available on CDs. The group were renowned for the harmony of their voices, and the quality of the lyrics. The group is considered a "seminal group in the rise of 'son'." Throughout the nearly four decades that it was active, the group re-configured itself into many musical variations and acts as a quartet, septet, orchestra, etc. Miguel Matamoros was one of the greatest and most prolific composers of Cuban son. His first hit was "El que siembra su maíz" (He who sows his corn), followed by classics such as "Lágrimas negras" (Black tears) and "Son de la Loma." The group, whose members stayed together for 35 years, announced their disbandment in May 1961. Their last concert had taken place in New York the year before. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1925, Died Ceased 1960
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 51-75 of 155 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Victor | XVE-67177 | 10-in. | 2/24/1931 | No me beses más | Rafael Cueto ; Miguel Matamoros ; Siro Rodríguez ; Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars and traps | Vocal group | |
Victor | XVE-67178 | 10-in. | 2/24/1931 | Abuelita | Rafael Cueto ; Miguel Matamoros ; Siro Rodríguez ; Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars and traps | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83593 | 10-in. | 7/30/1934 | A una ola | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with instrumental ensemble | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83594 | 10-in. | 7/30/1934 | Flauta y saxofón | Trío Matamoros | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83595 | 10-in. | 7/30/1934 | Tu no, yo si | Trío Matamoros | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83596 | 10-in. | 7/30/1934 | El regreso del amor | Trío Matamoros | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83597 | 10-in. | 7/30/1934 | Conciencia | Trío Matamoros | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83665 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Penas ocultas | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83666 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Los sepultureros | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83667 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Dosconfianza | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83668 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Sombra negra | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83669 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | La cocainómana | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83670 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | El divorcio en España | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83674 | 10-in. | 8/3/1934 | Ensueños de amor | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83675 | 10-in. | 8/3/1934 | Las mujeres que se pintan | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83676 | 10-in. | 8/3/1934 | El trapiche | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83677 | 10-in. | 8/3/1934 | El vendedor de todo | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83678 | 10-in. | 8/3/1934 | Rayito mio | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83679 | 10-in. | 8/3/1934 | La droga milagrosa | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83708 | 10-in. | 7/31/1934 | Quién tiro la bomba | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83709 | 10-in. | 7/31/1934 | Olvídame | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83710 | 10-in. | 7/31/1934 | El nudismo en Cuba | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83711 | 10-in. | 7/31/1934 | Las maracas de Cuba | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83712 | 10-in. | 7/31/1934 | ¡Oh, falaz! | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group | |
Victor | BS-83713 | 10-in. | 7/31/1934 | Ojos hechiceros | Trío Matamoros | Male vocal trio, with 2 guitars | Vocal group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Trío Matamoros," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102201.
Trío Matamoros. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102201.
"Trío Matamoros." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Trio Matamoros - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78027112
Wikidata: Trío Matamoros - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1077637
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/142201541
MusicBrainz: Trío Matamoros - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/34a57b4f-ab65-46a5-ac1a-4eb4662dd9a8
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