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Antonio María Romeu

Antonio María Romeu Marrero (11 September 1876 – 18 January 1955) was a Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader. His orchestra was Cuba's leading charanga for over thirty years, specializing in the danzón. Throughout his career he was popularly known as El Mago de las Teclas (The Keyboard Magician).

Birth and Death Data: Born September 11, 1876 (Jibacoa), Died January 18, 1955 (Havana)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, piano, arranger, lyricist, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 276-300 of 325 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 93050 10-in. approximately September 1920 Avelino el sabrosón : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93051 10-in. approximately September 1920 Así eres tú : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93052 10-in. approximately September 1920 Déjame tanguelé : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93053 10-in. approximately September 1920 Me voy de garden play : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93054 10-in. approximately September 1920 A quemar camagüeyanas Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93055 10-in. approximately September 1920 Aguaire manito Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93056 10-in. approximately September 1920 Español Incognito : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93057 10-in. approximately September 1920 Ese es tu son santiaguero : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93058 10-in. approximately September 1920 Polidor : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93060 10-in. approximately September 1920 Mamita no quiere bailar : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93061 10-in. approximately September 1920 La pasionaria de mi amor Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93063 10-in. approximately September 1920 La fuente luminosa : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93065 10-in. approximately September 1920 El canario : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93067 10-in. approximately September 1920 El carabalí : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93068 10-in. approximately September 1920 Las campanas : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93071 10-in. approximately September 1920 Yayoe : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93072 10-in. approximately September 1920 Rodríguez saca el hueso : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93073 10-in. approximately September 1920 La sorpresa de un motorista : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93074 10-in. approximately September 1920 Se revolvió jibacoa : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93076 10-in. approximately September 1920 La ultima rumba Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93078 10-in. approximately September 1920 El manzanero : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93079 10-in. approximately September 1920 Mama yo quiero... : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
Columbia 93080 10-in. approximately September 1920 La guayabera Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble composer, leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93081 10-in. approximately September 1920 María Isabel : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia 93083 10-in. approximately September 1920 Canillitas : Danzón Orquesta Francesa de Antonio Romeu Instrumental ensemble leader, instrumentalist, piano, composer  
(Results 276-300 of 325 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Romeu, Antonio María," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116631.

Romeu, Antonio María. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116631.

"Romeu, Antonio María." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/116631

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