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Tito Guizar Gives Varied Latin ShowColorful, from the parting of Fair Park Auditorium’s curtains revealing the lavishly costumed orchestra to the Spanish croon master (mm and a little bit more) himself as he ended the fiesta Sunday afternoon and night with Chattanooga Choo Choo and Rancho Grande, was Tito Guizar and his group.Because of a cold, Mr. Guizar failed to sing his first song group, but left the opening to Carla and Fernando (dancers), Wanda Corti (pianist) and the rhythmic but delicate orchestra with its two guitars, two pianos, a violin, light drums and gourds, a bass violin, and an instrument which resembled a horizontal streamlined zither suspended from the neck by a red string.The gaudiest of costumes (excepting perhaps that of the girl singer Maria de la Vega) were flashed about by the dance team who attained just enough of the Latin dramatic but never forgot what a good time they were having. In contrast to the American “bare-legged” policy, the long dresses with scores of fluffy colored petticoats underneath made occasional glimpses of her legs much more exciting. Fernando ended up in a cross between a gaucho’s pants and a Texas cowboy’s chaps. Rhythm and personality marked the dancers, as indeed the whole, clever, and charming entertainment.Miss Corti chose well the Ritual Fire Dance by De Falla for a crisp technique and Spanish fingers skilled in easy and buzzing trills. Her second number was Bolero, Ritmico by S. Longas.At last Tita Guizar and his guitar made his appearance. He failed to sing the aria from Don Giovanni—II Mio Tesoro by Mozart because of his cold but skipped to Granada by Lara. Few must have suspected his handicap, for he continued with such smoothness reminiscent of Bing Crosby, coupled with a teasing variety of expressions and moods—both of singing and countenance, that none could help enjoying.Dubbed the Frank Sinatra of Mexico, Mr. Guizar has put Mexico one up on us. He not only makes the girls swoon, but can also sing very well both legitimate and popular pieces, has translated many American songs into Spanish, and even writes his own songs, such as Guadalajara, which he performed delightfully. But we mustn’t neglect the guitar. He made it serve as guitar, drum, bass violin, and more with just a seeming twist of the wist and clever fingers.A Spanish version of Yours, and Begin the Beguine were voluntary insertions into the program. Applause spiced by the enthusiasm of an unusually large per cent of the Dallas Spanish as well as cheers from adolescent girls brought him back for many encores at the end of the performance. Chattanooga Choo Choo in Spanish, Brazil in English and Besa Me Mucho, and Frenesi in Spanish exhibited his native style and electric personality. He employed the audience’s assistance in clapping during his Spanish version of Deep in the Heart of Texas and led them in singing Cielito Lindo. Rancho Grande ended the show and a good time was had by all.
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Dallas Campus
Dallas, Texas, US
Thu, Oct 14, 1943
Page 2
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Charles S.
AU 24 Jun 2024
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