Domingo Federico was an Argentine tango musician, composer, and bandleader whose contributions to the world of tango remain significant. Born on October 4, 1916, in Buenos Aires, Federico carved a niche for himself within the golden era of Argentine tango, which stretched from the 1930s to the 1950s. His mastery of the bandoneón, a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay, allowed him to imbue his compositions with deep, expressive qualities that have come to define the genre.

Federico’s career is marked by a number of classic tangos, perhaps none more so than “Yuyo Verde” ("Green Weed"), a song that encapsulates the wistful, nostalgic mood emblematic of tango music. His music was heavily characterized by its lyrical, romantic, and occasionally melancholic nature. Throughout his career, Domingo Federico worked with a succession of talented vocalists who helped popularize his compositions. In the studio, he had a successful run particularly in the 1940s and '50s, with releases that are now seen as pillars of the classic tango repertoire. Even after his death on August 21, 2000, Federico's work continues to be rediscovered by tango enthusiasts, with albums such as "25 Tangos, Valses y Milongas" and "Las Canciones de Domingo Federico" serving as testaments to his enduring legacy in Argentine music. His work has been preserved and celebrated through remastering projects like "Antología: Don Domingo (Remastered)" and "Archivo RCA: La Década del '50 - Domingo Federico", allowing new generations to experience the richness of his contributions to the world of tango.

Genres

Orquesta Tipica

Tango

Vintage Tango

Latest Release

Y Todavía Te Quiero

Domingo Federico

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 17, 2024