Enrique Pedro Maroni
Enrique Pedro Maroni was an influential Argentine journalist, poet, playwright, and tango lyricist, born on March 17, 1887, in Bragado, Buenos Aires, and passed away on December 30, 1957, in Buenos Aires. He began his career in radio broadcasting in 1924, quickly becoming a beloved figure, known for his clear diction and engaging storytelling. By 1937, a contest by "Radiolandia" magazine crowned him as the most popular radio announcer in Argentina, earning him the title "the number one announcer."
Maroni was a prolific writer, contributing lyrics to approximately 100 musical compositions, many of which were tangos. Among his notable collaborations was the creation of lyrics for the iconic tango "La cumparsita," in partnership with Pascual Contursi. This tango, originally an instrumental piece by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, gained immense popularity after Carlos Gardel recorded it with Maroni and Contursi's lyrics.
Maroni's works were frequently recorded by prominent artists of his time, including Carlos Gardel and Ignacio Corsini. Gardel recorded several of Maroni's tangos, such as "Callecita de mi barrio," "Cicatrices," and "Compañero," as well as other genres like the foxtrot "La hija de japonesita" and the zamba "La salteñita."
In addition to his musical contributions, Maroni was involved in theater. He wrote the play "Los bohemios de Bragado," which was performed in his hometown in 1912. Another significant work was "Un programa de cabaret," where "La cumparsita" was first performed with lyrics. Despite legal disputes over the unauthorized addition of lyrics to Matos Rodríguez's composition, Maroni's contribution to tango music remains significant.
Enrique Pedro Maroni's legacy is marked by his substantial contributions to Argentine culture, particularly in the realm of tango music and radio broadcasting.
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