Anselmo Alfredo Aieta (November 5, 1896 – September 25, 1964) was an Argentine

bandoneon The bandoneon () or bandonion is a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It is a typical instrument in most tango ensembles. As with other members of the concertina family, it is held between the hands, and played ...

musician, composer and occasional actor.

Professional career

He joined Francisco Canaro's orchestra in 1919 and left it in 1923. Around that time, he met the poet Francisco García Jiménez, with whom he composed his greatest hits. He later formed his own orchestra. In 1925, he joined the

Orquesta Típica Orquesta típica, or simply a típica, is a Latin American term for a band which plays popular music. The details vary from country to country. The term tends to be used for groups of medium size (about 8 to 12 musicians) in some well-defined in ...

Paramount, along with

Juan D'Arienzo Juan d'Arienzo (December 14, 1900 – January 14, 1976) was an Argentine tango musician, also known as ''"El Rey del Compás"'' (''King of the Beat''). He was a violinist, band leader, and composer. He was the son of Italian immigrants and used ...

, Alfredo De Angelis and Ángel D'Agostino, among others. He was one of

Carlos Gardel Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was a French-born Argentine singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential inter ...

's favorite composers, and Gardel recorded sixteen of his compositions. One of his most popular pieces was the waltz ''Palomita blanca'' (1929), with lyrics by Francisco García Jiménez, which was recorded numerous times both in and outside of his country.

Filmography

*1924 - '' Mientras Buenos Aires duerme'' (actor) *1937 - '' Los Locos del cuarto piso'' (actor/musician)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Aieta, Anselmo 1896 births 1964 deaths Argentine bandoneonists Argentine tango musicians Musicians from Buenos Aires Burials at La Chacarita Cemetery