Orchestra
Orquesta Enrique Rodríguez
Also known as: Enrique Rodríguez
About
Enrique Rodríguez established his orchestra in 1936 in Argentina, securing an exclusive recording contract with Odeon from 1937 that would span 34 years and produce over 350 recordings. Under the direction of bandoneonist Enrique Rodríguez (1901–1971), the ensemble followed the rhythmic, traditional tango style of Edgardo Donato and Juan D’Arienzo, though distinctively expanded its repertoire beyond tango to include waltzes, foxtrots, pasodobles, polkas, and milongas. The orchestra earned particular praise from dancers during its golden age in the 1940s and 1950s, becoming especially idolized in Colombia during tours throughout the Americas. Roberto Flores was the first major vocalist (1937–1939, 35 recordings), followed by Armando Moreno, the orchestra’s most representative singer, who recorded approximately 200 works with the ensemble across multiple periods (1940–1967). By 1966, the orchestra rebranded itself as “Enrique Rodríguez and his orchestra of all rhythms,” reflecting its genre-blending approach. Over a 35-year recording tenure, the orchestra produced some 1,858 total tracks across tango, foxtrot, vals, pasodoble, and other genres, cementing its role as a prolific, dance-friendly ensemble that bridged traditional and populist tango aesthetics.
Members
Recordings (29)
- Enrique Rodríguez – Déjame ser así – 1938
- Enrique Rodríguez – La Colegiala – 1938
- Enrique Rodríguez – Mi Verdad – 1938
- Enrique Rodríguez – Vendrás Alguna Vez – 1938
- Enrique Rodríguez – Son Cosas Del Bandoneon – 1939
- Enrique Rodríguez – A media luz – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Amor En Budapest – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Ay Catalina – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Como Se Pinta La Vida – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Danza maligna – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – En La Buena Y En La Mala – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – La Higuera – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Por Aquí Por Allá – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Tengo Mil Novias – 1940
- Enrique Rodríguez – Cantar Gitano – 1941
- Enrique Rodríguez – Con Tu Mirar – 1941
- Enrique Rodríguez – Llorar por una mujer – 1941
- Enrique Rodríguez – No se haga mala sangre – 1941
- Enrique Rodríguez – Suerte loca – 1941
- Enrique Rodríguez – Clavelito Chino – 1942
- Enrique Rodríguez – Cómo Has Cambiado Pebeta – 1942
- Enrique Rodríguez – Mirame De Frente – 1942
- Enrique Rodríguez – Adiós para siempre – 1943
- Enrique Rodríguez – Mi piba – 1943
- Enrique Rodríguez – Yo Busco Una Novia – 1943
- Enrique Rodríguez – Tú, el cielo y tú – 1944
- Enrique Rodríguez – Adiós Muchachos – 1945
- Enrique Rodríguez – Caballero De Luna – 1945
- Enrique Rodríguez – En Un Pueblito De España – 1945
Albums (5)
Videos
3:47
Victoria Olivella and Agustin Rojas – Historia de amor
3:05
Angela, Susanne, Andreas and Rafael – La Colegiala
2:39
Salome Fromonteil and Duddie Mancini – Si no me engaña el corazón
2:44
Amanda and Adrian Costa – Chunga que sí, chunga que no
3:35
Alicja Mikolajczyk and Malachai Payne – Tu íntimo secreto
2:46
Sophia Paul and Julio Cesar Calderon – Déjame ser así
3:01
Patricia Hilliges and Matteo Panero – Salud, dinero y amor
1:51
