Angel Gregorio Villoldo
Ángel Gregorio Villoldo Arroyo (16 February 1861 – 14 October 1919) was an Argentine musician and one of the pioneers of tango music. He was lyricist, composer, and one of the major singers of the era. He is also known by the pseudonyms A. Gregorio, Fray Pimiento, Gregorio Giménez, Angel Arroyo, and Mario Reguero. Villoldo transformed the Spanish tanguillos, the cuplés, and the habaneras, turning the continental genres into native Argentinian rhythms. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 16, 1861 (Barracas), Died October 14, 1919
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, baritone vocal, speaker, author, vocalist, songwriter, lyricist
Notes: Ángel Gregori Villoldo Arroyo's name appears as Angel Villoldo, Angel Gregorio Villoldo, Fray Pimiento, and Antonio Techotra.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 126-150 of 255 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 55079 | 10-in. | 1905 | Carcajada callejera | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55080 | 10-in. | 1905 | El queco | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55081 | 10-in. | 1905 | La carcajada del negro alegre | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55082 | 10-in. | 1905 | Declaracion de un mudo | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55084 | 10-in. | 1905 | El carbonero macarronico | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55086 | 10-in. | 1905 | El cojo enamorado | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55087 | 10-in. | 1905 | Ensalada criolla | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55088 | 10-in. | 1905 | Suspiros de una niña candida | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55089 | 10-in. | 1905 | Mister Wisky enamorado | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55153 | 10-in. | 1905 | Pericón nacional | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55154 | 10-in. | 1905 | Cancion del Pio-Pio | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55155 | 10-in. | 1905 | El cochero de tranvia | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55156 | 10-in. | 1905 | La loteria | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Recitation | speaker | |
| Columbia | 55157 | 10-in. | 1905 | Washington Post | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55158 | 10-in. | 1905 | Recetas utiles | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55159 | 10-in. | 1905 | Desgracias de un marido | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55162 | 10-in. | 1905 | Nieve de estio | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55168 | 10-in. | 1905 | Soy tremendo | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55169 | 10-in. | 1905 | Los afiladores | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | composer, vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55170 | 10-in. | 1905 | El criollito | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55171 | 10-in. | 1905 | Que se lo cuente a su abuela | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55172 | 10-in. | 1905 | Aventuras de un tenorio | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55173 | 10-in. | 1905 | Los atorrantes | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55174 | 10-in. | 1905 | Tango de negros | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 55175 | 10-in. | 1905 | Batifondo en un café cantante | Angel Gregorio Villoldo | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Villoldo, Angel Gregorio," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116562.
Villoldo, Angel Gregorio. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116562.
"Villoldo, Angel Gregorio." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Villoldo, Angel Gregorio - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr93049837
Wikidata: Ángel Villoldo - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3268448
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/41717960
MusicBrainz: Ángel Villoldo - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1bd16301-e1b0-45ae-95b0-07c78d308a9b
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