From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gustavo Adolfo Palma
Gustavo Adolfo Palma
Gustavo Adolfo Palma of Spanish nationality. This one forms part of the List of
Guatemalan films.
Also known as Tenor of Central America In 1956, he was named “most wanted artist”, by pop-
Born 31 August 1920(1920-08-31) ular vote, in a contest promoted by the newspaper Mundo
Libre, a testimony to the public’s esteem. He recorded
Origin Jutiapa, Guatemala
with several recording houses of Mexico, as well as “Co-
Died 1 December 2009(2009-12-01) (aged 89) lumbia Records” and “Musart Records”. He recorded oth-
er Central American seal discs.
Genres Romantic music
In 1964, he participated in the Central American Fes-
Instruments Vocals tival of the Song, in El Salvador, obtaining a prize for
Years active 1936 to 1990 his song “Tonight, my Love”, composed by Marco Tulio
Cordón. In 1970, he was the guest of honor in the First
Labels Sello Palma and DIDECA Festival of the Central American and Caribbean Song in
Panama. The event was carried out 23, 24 and 25 October.
Gustavo Adolfo Palma (31 August 1920 - 1 December 2009) Palma interpreted the song “Contigo” ("With You") of his
was a Guatemalan singer, actor, and lyric tenor between own inspiration, accompanied by an orchestra conduct-
1936 and 1970, nicknamed "the Tenor of Central Ameri- ed by maestro Jorge Sarmiento. In this event he again
ca." shared the stage with Pedro Vargas.
Palma was artistically versatile, acting in television,
Early years radio, night clubs and theaters across the entire Republic.
In Guatemala, he was accompanied by famous orchestras
Palma’s parents were lawyer Cecilio Palma y Palma and led by conductors such as Miguel Sandoval. In 1982, he
Piedad Recinos. When he was seven years old, his family was the protagonist of the festival “Broadway ‘82” per-
moved to Guatemala City. He soon began to sing in fan formed in the Teatro Nacional of Guatemala, where he
programs at the Theater April. shared the stage with Ricardo Arjona.
Palma was composer of some romantic songs. In 1976,
Career he was the main protagonist of the photo series “Maria”,
acting with other Guatemalan singers, among them Eliza-
Gustavo Adolfo Palma made his debut as a professional
beth of Guatemala. In September 2005 he received a trib-
singer in 1936 with weekly songs on the broadcast radio
ute, during the 75 the commemorative acts of anniver-
station TGX. e was a regular singer on the radio during
sary of the TGW, the Voice of Guatemala. His last disc,
the golden age of Guatemala’s state radio station TGW at
called “Yesterday, Today and Always," was released in
the age of seventeen. At the age of 20, he was trained in
1971.
singing by Martha Bolaños de Prado, an outstanding mas-
ter who led several singers to success at that time.
In 1944, Palma participated in the contest “Trip to See also
Mexico," promoted by Mexico’s state radio station XEW, • Music of Guatemala
which was looking for the “the Voice of Latin America,"
where Palma won first place at the age of 24. In Mexico,
he shared the music scene with Jorge Negrete and was ac- References
companied by some of the best broadcasted orchestras. 1. "Gustavo Adolfo Palma invitado de honor en
Returning to Guatemala in October 1944, he shared a Panamá", La Nación (Guatemala): 1, October 20, 1970 .
stage with Pedro Vargas, in the glamorous Salon Grana- 2. "Llegan delegaciones de artistas para el Festival de la
da, located in 6ª Avenue and 11 Street of zone 1 and in Canción", La Nación (Guatemala): 3, October 22, 1970 .
1947, he shared a stage with Pedro Infante in Mansion 3. "Tanya, de Guatemala en gentil visita", La Estrella de
Victoria of the City of Guatemala. In 1955, he acted in Panamá (Panamá): 3, October 22, 1970 .
the film “El Cristo Negro” (the Black Christ) with the ac- 4. "Tanya Zea y G. A. Palma Triunfadores", El Imparcial
tors Raul Martinez and Rosa Carmina. The movie filmed (Guatemala): 4, October 28, 1970 .
in Guatemala and directed and produced by Jose Baviera, 5. "Festival de la Canción Centroamericana", La Nación
(Guatemala): 13, October 30, 1970 .
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6. "Zea y Palma", La Nación (Guatemala): 5, June 4, 1971 . 24. de León Aragón, Oscar (2003). Memorias de un
7. Palma, José Luis (November 28, 1971), "Gustavo Estudiante del 44. Pag. 79. Editorial Universitaria.
Adolfo Palma", La Nación (Guatemala): 14 .
8. "Gustavo Adolfo Palma – canciones de ayer, hoy …y
siempre !", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): 26, June 21,
External links
1971 . • Bienvenidos al espacio de Gustavo VII
9. "Gustavo Adolfo Palma", El Imparcial (Guatemala): 11, • Principian Celebraciones de Bodas de Diamante de
March 20, 1976 . TGW
10. "Fotonovela guatemalteca saldrá a circulación", El • Marina Prado Bolaños, La memoria de dos maestras
Imparcial (Guatemala): 10, July 29, 1976 . con gran aporte al país
11. "Río Show", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): 98, June 30, • Gustavo Adolfo Palma
1979 . • Gustavo Adolfo Palma, ayer hoy y siempre, edición
12. "Anuncian segunda temporada de "Fantasía Musical" Guatemala
de Gran Gala", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): 18, May 22, • Gustavo Adolfo Palma in You Tube
1981 . • Gustavo Adolfo Palma
13. "50 nuevas canciones grabó la AGAYC", Prensa Libre • Historia de la radio en Guatemala
(Guatemala): 72, November 26, 1981 . • El Cristo Negro (1955)
14. "Escenario de hoy martes", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): • Gustavo Adolfo Palma, El tenor de Centroamérica
24, June 5, 1984 . • Gustavo Adolfo Palma
15. "Nuevo Gerente", Asociación Guatemalteca de Autores y • Gustavo Adolfo Palma, el tenor de Centro América
12:
Compositores (Guatemala) IV, 12 12, 51, June 5, 1984 .
16. "Conociendo 100 cantantes", Prensa Libre Interpretations
(Guatemala): 21, January 15, 1985 . • Gustavo Adolfo Palma: Contigo
17. Arévalo, Rodolfo (February 3, 2010), "Gustavo Adolfo • Gustavo Adolfo Palma: El caminante del Mayab
Palma, El Tenor de Centroamérica", Diario de • Gustavo Adolfo Palma: Historia de amor
Centroamérica (Guatemala): 13, • Gustavo Adolfo Palma: Mi amor es un gitano
http://www.dca.gob.gt . • Gustavo Adolfo Palma: Españolerías
18. Guillermo, Monsanto (March 1, 2010), "Gustavo Persondata
Adolfo Palma", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): 80,
http://www.prensalibre.com . Name Palma, Gustavo Adolfo
19. Guillermo, Monsanto (March 8, 2010), "Gustavo Alternative names
Adolfo Palma", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): 78, Short description
http://www.prensalibre.com .
Date of birth August 31, 1920
20. Guillermo, Monsanto (March 15, 2010), "Gustavo
Adolfo Palma", Prensa Libre (Guatemala): 79, Place of birth
http://www.prensalibre.com . Date of death December 1, 2009
21. Lemus, Juan Carlos (April 18, 2010), "Palma, una Place of death
301:
época", Revista D Prensa Libre (Guatemala) 301 26–28,
http://servicios.prensalibre.com/pl/domingo/
cultura.shtml .
22. Asociación Amigos del País, Diccionario Biográfico de
Guatemala (April 14, 2010), Gustavo Adolfo Palma,
Guatemala, http://www.amigosdelpais.org.gt .
23. Palma y Palma, César Augusto (1979). La Tierra que ya
Perdí. Guatemala: Oscar Castillo.
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