Dúo Rey-Silva Explained
| Dúo Rey-Silva |
| Origin: | Chile |
| Occupation: | Singers |
Dúo Rey-Silva was a Chilean musical duo consisting of Alberto Rey (1915-1991) and Sergio Silva (1917-2017). Both sang while Rey played the harp and Silva the guitar. They performed principally in the cueca and tonada traditions.[1] [2] [3] [4] They also performed in Chilean motion pictures from the 1940 to the 1960s. Rey was also known for his work as a soloist on the harp. In 1996, they were honored with the designation as fundamental figures of Chilean music.[5]
Discography
- América Canta - RCA Victor, CML-2011, 1959
- Asi Se Canta En Mi Tierra - RCA Victor, CML-2094, 1959
- Cuecas - RCA Victor, CML-2192, 1963
- Los Grandes De La Cueca, RCA Victor, 1965
- Cuecas Con Mostaza, RCA Victor, 1966
- Cuecas con Ají, RCA Victor, 1966
- ¡Cuecas Pa' Morir Bailando!, RCA Victor, CML-2401, 1966
- Puras Cuecas, RCA Victor, CML-2605-X, 1968
- El Estilo Tradicional del Dúo Rey, RCA Victor, CML-2769-X, 1969
- Las Cuecas De Siempre, RCA Victor, CML-2743-X, 1969
- Cuecas Bravas, RCA Victor, CML-2816-X, 1970
- ¡Esta es Cueca Compañero!, RCA Victor, CML-2890-X, 1971
- Internacional, RCA Victor, XXPL1-017, 1974
Notes and References
- Web site: Dúo Rey-Silva. MusicaPopular.cl. February 4, 2022.
- News: La Tonada Chilena: The History of a Musical Genre. Juan Eduardo Wolf. 2007. 155.
- Book: Fundamentales de la música chilena. David Ponce, Iñigo Díaz, Jorge Leiva. 2021. 72.
- Book: Historia social de la música popular en Chile, 1890-1950. Juan Pablo González Rodríguez, Claudio Rolle. 2005. 414.
- News: Dúo Rey-Silva. Musica Popular. February 18, 2021.
