Street performance by Alberto Castillo, Buenos Aires. 1950’s.
This photo from the 1950’s of the extremely popular tango singer Alberto Castillo, illustrates why it was often difficult to dance during his performances.
1950’s
Top Musical Artists of 1951 in Buenos Aires
From the end of the Golden Era of Tango… Results of a survey taken in 1951 by “Canta Claro” magazine asking readers, “Which is the best Orquesta Tipica?” Note the […]
Juancito Díaz plays “El Monito”
Juancito Díaz, was the cousin of pianist Fulvio Salamanca, who played piano for Juan D’Arienzo. The video clip below shows Díaz playing piano on a TV show in 1950. He […]
Nat King Cole meeting Aníbal Troilo in Buenos Aires. 1959.
The photo below shows Nat King Cole meeting Aníbal “Pichuco” Troilo in Buenos Aires on a spring night in 1959. Standing between them is TV announcer and actor, Guillermo Alberto […]