Rodolfo Biagi

Birth Name: Rodolfo Biagi
Artistry: pianist, director, composer
Lived: 1906 - 1969
Alias: Manos Brujos (Magic Hands)

Rodolfo Biagi

Biagi is known for his energetic and easily recognizable rhythmic style - which gave him his alias 'Magic Hands' - and set the standard of excellence for musicians and dancers
He was born in Buenos Aires
When he finished grammar school, he played the violin and piano - but found his skills lay in the piano
In 1919, he started his musical career at the age of 13 by playing background music for silent movies (without his parents knowing!) - where he was discovered by a tango band leader Juan Maglio at the age of 15
In 1930 José Razzano asked him to accompany Carlos Gardel on some recordings - Gardel invited him to join a tour of Spain but Biagi declined
In 1935 he joined Juan D'arienzo's orchestra, in which he stayed for 3 years - he made 71 recordings with that orchestra
When he left that orchestra, Baigi formed his own
From 1938, for nearly 30 years, Biagi played tango, vals and milonga throughout Latin America
Biagi's orchestra was extremely popular with the dancers of his day
Biagi's orchestra was the first to appear on Argentinean television, in the early 50s
Biagi died in September 1969

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