Carlos Gardel Biography

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1 Carlos Gardel Biography

2 In 1925, year in that he recorded his first electrical discs. Carlos Gardel Biography Charles Romuald Gardés was born on the 11th of December 1890 at Saint Josephal de la Grave Hospital in Tolouse, France. Marie Berthe was Gardel s mother and his father was unknown. On the 11th of March 1893 Berthe decided to come to Buenos Aires with Gardel, she was looking for a better life as a single mother. Anais Beaux, who was best Gardel s mother friend, was expecting for them in Buenos Aires. Berthe started to work at Anais Laundry, where she ironed clothes. She worked as an ironing woman. At first they stayed in 162 Uruguay Street, which was the destination of all the immigrants in those times. During those times Gardel was enrolled in different musical experiences, such as Tango. While he was studying at school he worked in a theatre. His first musical experience was in the Abasto neighborhood, that s why he was called El morocho del Abasto. In 1912 he recorded his first album as a singer, which had typical argentine themes. In 1913, he started a duo with José Razzano. After different shows they worked in the Armenonville Cabaret, then appeared in The Varietes from Buenos Aires and then they recorded their first album. After that they started a tour around Argentina. In 1917 they were very popular in Buenos Aires. The same year Gardel appeared in the film Flor de Durazno (Peach flower), which was written by Hugo Wast and directed by Delfino Novoa. Gardel was the main actor: a big gaucho (horseman). At the same time he started his career as a tango performer giving identity to this gender. His first song was Mi noche triste (My sad night), which was written by Contursi and Castriota. A year later he recorded Flor de Fango (Mud flower) and in 1919 De vuelta al Bulin (Returning to my place). He was an excellent interpreter of this gender. In 1920 he fell in love with Isabel Del Valle, 14 years old, who was the only long relationship for the rest of his life. But Gardel, who was 30, had different affairs with other woman in his country and abroad. In 1923 Gardel and Razzano appeared in The Apolo Theatre in Madrid and they received excellent reviews. At the beginning of 1924 Razzano went to Tolouse with Gardel to visit Gardel s family. They stayed at Gardel s uncle house and they had a good relationship with his family. Unfortunately, in 1925, Razzano had serious vocals problems and had to live the duo. Gardel started to sing alone and his ex-partner became his manager. Then Gardel traveled to Spain and sang in Barcelona, where tango was on fashion. In 1927, Gardel bought a house in 735 Jean Jaures Street for his mother, where now we can find the museum. The same year he debuted on the Catalana of Barcelona radio and in the Principal palace theatre. After that, he showed up in different places, such as The femina of Paris theatre and in the Florida Cabaret. In 1930 he filmed 15 short-films in Buenos Aires with two of his guitarists: Riverol and Barbieri. Francisco Canaro accompanied the short-films with his orchestra. Nowadays, we can only find 10 of them. He appeared in the Empire of Paris

3 This Photograph was taken by the photographer Silva in Montevideo, Uruguay. Left: photograph taken while he was filming The house is serious. In 1931 he acted in the Palais de la Mediterraneé. Gardel had a good relationship with Charles Chaplin theatre, in Niza. In 1931 he acted in The palais de la Mediterraneé. Gardel had a good relationship with Charles Chaplin. On May he signed a contract with the Paramount Company and he took part in the film Luces de Buenos Aires (Lights from Buenos Aires), which was directed by Adelqui Millar. In this film appeared: Manuel Romero, Luis Bayon Herrera, Gloria Guzman, Sofía Bozán, and Pedro Quartucci Vicente Padula. The music was composed by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, who was the author of The comparsita. The most important song of the film was Tomo y obligo, which was written by Manuel Romero and was sung by Carlos Gardel. The film was a success in Latino America. In 1932 He filmed Esperame (Wait for me), which was written by Le Pera and

4 This photo was taken in his house in 735 Jean Jaures, in In June 1935, Gardel started a tour. The plane which was taken the artist and his group crashed during take-off at Medellin, Colombia. was directed by Louis Gasnier. After that, he appeared in La casa es seria, in which Imperio Argentina acted. He took part in Melodia de Arrabal (Slums Melody), an important song was Silencio (Silent), which was composed by Le Pera, Pateros and Girdle. In 1933 Gardel had to travel to New York to act in the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), but before traveling he wrote his will which said that his real name was Charles Romuald Gardés, known as Carlos Gardel (which was his artist name). The same year he filmed Cuesta abajo, which was directed by Gasnier in Long Island, North America. Mi Buenos Aires querido (My beloved Buenos Aires) was one of the best Gardel s songs, which was composed by Le Pera and Gardel. After that he filmed El día que me quieras (The day you love me), Sus ojos se cerraron (Her eyes were closed) was one of the famous song in the film. Tango bar was the last Gardel s film, which was directed by John Reinhardt. Por una cabeza (For a horse s head) and Lejana Tierra mia were the best songs of the film. In June 1935, Gardel started a tour. The plane which was taken the artist and his group crashed during take-off at Medellin, Colombia. Gardel and another sixteen persons died in the accident. Gardel was 44 years old and was going to have an excellent and popular career as a singer, actor and composer. The investigation was realized by the Centro de Estudios Gardelianos and Casa Carlos Gardel Museum.

5 Museo Casa Carlos Gardel 735 Jean Jaurés St / 2071 museocasacarlosgardel@buenosaires.gob.ar Open: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11.00am to 06.00pm. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10.00am to 07.00pm. Tuesdays: closed. Visiting Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.