Domingo Federico

Domingo Serafín Federico (4 June 1916 – 16 April 2000) was an Argentine bandoneonist, songwriter and actor.

Life

Early life He began playing the bandoneon and violin at the age of ten, guided by his father Francisco, in Carmen de Patagones. They were living there after having moved from Buenos Aires. Later, they returned to Buenos Aires, where he resumed secondary school.

Career He performed with the orchestras of Alejandro Scarpino and Ricardo Luis Brignolo. A major breakthrough came when he joined Juan Canaro's orchestra, with which he recorded and participated in numerous performances.

Filmography Actor La diosa impura (1963) La historia del tango (1951) El cantor del pueblo (1951) Al compás de tu mentira (1950) El ídolo del tango (1949) Otra cosa es con guitarra (1949) Un tropezón cualquiera da en la vida (1949)

Composer La diosa impura (1963) Embrujo en Cerros Blancos (1955) El morocho del Abasto: La vida de Carlos Gardel (1950) Imitaciones peligrosas (1949)

Theme Song Composer La muerte flota en el río (1956)

Music Director El cantor del pueblo (1951) Otra cosa es con guitarra (1949)