Image Source: Wikipedia

Miguelito Valdés

Miguelito Valdés (September 6, 1912 – November 9, 1978), also known as Mr. Babalú, was a renowned Cuban singer. His performances were characterized by a strong voice and a particular sense of cubanismo.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 6, 1912 (Havana), Died November 9, 1978 (Bogota)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer, leader, songwriter, lyricist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 130 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BAVE-93594 10-in. between 4/27/1937 and 4/30/1937 Ya no alumbra tu estrella Conjunto Matamoros Male vocal trio, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor BS-010933 10-in. 6/17/1937 Bruca manigua Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-010935 10-in. 6/17/1937 Dolor cobarde Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer, vocalist  
Victor BS-010936 10-in. 6/17/1937 Cachita Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-010937 10-in. 6/17/1937 Ben acá tomá Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-010938 10-in. 6/17/1937 Taboga Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021933 10-in. before 4/7/1938 Oiga mi pregón Orquesta Casino de la Playa Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021959 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 El limpiabotas Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021960 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Te vi Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021961 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Yo soy macuá Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor BS-021963 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Los componedores Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, composer  
Victor BS-021964 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Oh, mi tambó Orquesta Casino de la Playa Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, composer  
Victor BS-021965 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Mi comparsa Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist, composer  
Victor BS-021967 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Loco de amor Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Walfredo de los Reyes Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BS-021968 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 Funfuñando Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021970 10-in. between 4/1/1938 and 4/11/1938 El juicio Orquesta Casino de la Playa Dubbed recording : Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027832 10-in. 9/19/1938 El plato roto Orquesta Casino de la Playa Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027833 10-in. 9/19/1938 La negra leonó Orquesta Casino de la Playa Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027834 10-in. 9/19/1938 No hay nadie como tú Orquesta Casino de la Playa Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027835 10-in. 9/19/1938 Los venecianos Orquesta Casino de la Playa Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo composer, vocalist  
Victor B-027836 10-in. 9/19/1938 Yo son gangá Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027837 10-in. 9/19/1938 Se vá el caramelero Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027838 10-in. 9/19/1938 El reino de tus ojos Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor B-027839 10-in. 9/19/1938 Pa' la risueña Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelito Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-028902 10-in. 9/26/1938 Atésame el bastidor Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Miguelita Valdés Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble vocalist  
(Results 1-25 of 130 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Valdés, Miguelito," accessed April 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107234.

Valdés, Miguelito. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107234.

"Valdés, Miguelito." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107234

External Sources

Wikipedia: Miguelito Valdés

Discogs: Miguelito Valdés

Allmusic: Miguelito Valdés

IMDb: Miguelito Valdés

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Valdés, Miguelito - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95036612

Wikidata: Miguelito Valdés - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q849533

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/18926997

MusicBrainz: Miguelito Valdés - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c5842f4d-d2be-44f7-b938-2526ecf05859

Wikipedia content provided under the terms of the Creative Commons BY-SA license

Feedback

Send the Editors a message about this record.