Paulina Alvarez
Raimunda Paula Peña Álvarez (June 29, 1912 – July 22, 1965), better known as Paulina Álvarez, was a renowned Cuban singer of danzonetes (sung danzones). She became the leading exponent of the genre during the 1930s, being nicknamed La Emperatriz del Danzonete (The Empress of the Danzonete). Her greatest hit was the song "Rompiendo la rutina", the first danzonete, composed by Aniceto Díaz in 1929. In 1960 she recorded her only LP record. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 29, 1912 (Cienfuegos), Died July 22, 1965 (Havana)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1940
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, director, leader, composer
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-010840 | 10-in. | 6/15/1937 | Duerme | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Castillito | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-010841 | 10-in. | 6/15/1937 | Arrepentido | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Castillito | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-010842 | 10-in. | 6/15/1937 | Linda guarachera | Orquesta Castillito | Instrumental ensemble | director | |
| Victor | BS-010843 | 10-in. | 6/15/1937 | Traición | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Castillito | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | director | |
| Victor | BS-010844 | 10-in. | 6/15/1937 | Zamacayú | Orquesta Castillito | Instrumental ensemble | director | |
| Victor | BS-010845 | 10-in. | 6/15/1937 | Alegre en el Cañaveral | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Castillito | Instrumental ensemble, with female vocal solo | director, vocalist | |
| Victor | CU-7 | 10-in. | before 7/21/1939 | Almendra | Orquesta Paulina Álvarez | Instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Victor | CU-8 | 10-in. | before 7/21/1939 | Pimienta y sal | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Paulina Álvarez | Instrumental ensemble, with female vocal solo | vocalist, leader | |
| Victor | CU-9 | 10-in. | before 7/21/1939 | Cacarajícara | Orquesta Paulina Álvarez | Instrumental ensemble, with female vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | CU-565 | 10-in. | before 9/12/1940 | Mi Mariposa | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Paulina Álvarez | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist, composer | |
| Victor | CU-570 | 10-in. | before 9/12/1940 | Cataptán-plan-plan | Paulina Alvarez ; Orquesta Paulina Álvarez | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Alvarez, Paulina," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115809.
Alvarez, Paulina. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115809.
"Alvarez, Paulina." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Álvarez, Paulina, 1912-1965 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2012043984
Wikidata: Paulina Álvarez - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q20683836
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/100918965
MusicBrainz: Paulina Álvarez - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/03a08a6e-1f42-44aa-b328-488ec08add9b
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