Luis Bordón
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Luis Bordón was a musician and composer of Paraguay
and interpreter of the Paraguayan harp.
Central Department
, Paraguay
on August 19, 1926, and from a very early age he was fanatical with the art of musical performance, supported and promoted by his father.
He began his studies with the Paraguayan harp and soon after his virtuosity made him play it like few others, imposing a delicate and particular style that it was "impossible to be imitated by anyone," according to comments from people who heard him.
Since 1950 and for several years he joined the orchestra of Julián Rejala
, Paraguayan folk music band, which conducted tours around the country and then to the neighboring country of Brazil
, highlighting their participation in the group as the most celebrated musician and asked for in each of their presentations.
Interpreter of the Paraguayan harp, along with his colleagues Félix Pérez Cardozo
, Digno García, Albino Quiñónez, Cristino Báez Monges and others. He settled with his art for a long time in Brazil
where he developed most of his career, being considered in the decades of the '70s and '80s as an artist of greater success in presentations and record sales throughout the Brazil
. In the neighboring country, he recorded 34 albums, won 8 gold discs, broadcast compositions for Paraguayan harp and popularized the instrument's repertoire which expanded to all kinds of music.
His compositions have won widespread popularity and are constantly played at various points of the globe. "Indian Harp" was the name this instrument (harp) received because it was played by several national interpreters. But with the arrival of Luis Bordón, who made other sounds achievements applying innovative techniques, it was definitely renamed to Paraguayan harp.
Luis Bordón was an incomparable stylist of Paraguayan harp, and therefore, he now appears as one of the greatest soloists in the entire history of this instrument to the ears of anyone who listens.
He entered the field of recordings record in 1959, when he produced his first job in LP, called "Paraguayan harp in Hi Fi" (Paraguayan harp in High Fidelity). This material very soon became an international success, even achieving that the instrument’s name of Indian harp was changed to Paraguayan harp. The success was such that it led him launch other discs, successively, adding so far 32 volumes, not taking into account the countless discs recorded on 8 and 45 rotations.
Throughout his career developed in Brazil
he recorded about 34 discs of long length, which had spread and reached around the world and lovers of Paraguayan harp
have included them in their private collections as high artistic value materials.
His activity as a composer and performer of the Paraguayan harp continued until his last days and recorded 14 more discs, CDs, with works that are important parts of the Paraguayan history of music, specially composed for this unique instrument, so cherished to affections and tastes of all Paraguayans.
The success achieved with their work record has made him creditor of several awards, including eight gold discs that decorated the home shelves of this Paraguayan citizen, whose interpretations, throughout his long career, have traveled the world several times, carrying the message of fraternal harmony and beauty, Paraguay message in conjunction with the universal music.
He won 18 artistic trophies throughout Brazil and the United States as well as being honored with the degree of "Commentator" by the State Governor of São Paulo
, for having met with numerous cultural programmes.
In 2001 Unesco gave him the medal Orbis Guaraniticus, coined in the house of Monagas Paris
, specially designed for the personalities of art and culture, plus many other prizes.
His discs were launched at special events held in Brazil, USA, France
, Spain
, Portugal
, Netherlands
, Japan
, Venezuela
Argentina
, Mexico
, Colombia
, and other countries.
He settled for 3 years in the United States, with a special visa granted by the government of that country to whom he demonstrated an extraordinary talent in the field where he flourished. He was special guest of a famous Japan
ese airline to make presentations in the land of the rising sun, and in the Netherlands
he was specially convened to interpret his Paraguayan harp at the inauguration of a television channel.
, the ideal complement to harp executions of both native and international repertoire.
Luis Bordón earned a prominent place in the history of Paraguayan music, for the quality of his compositions and for the warmth of an exceptional human and an eminent interpreter of Paraguayan harp
.
He died in 2006 at the age of 80.
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
and interpreter of the Paraguayan harp.
Childhood and Youth
Luis Bordón was born in the city of GuarambaréGuarambaré
- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
Central Department
Central Department
Central is a department in Paraguay. The capital is Areguá. With its 1,929,834 inhabitants it is the most populated of the 17 departments of Paraguay.-Boundaries:*North: the departments of Cordillera and Presidente Hayes....
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
on August 19, 1926, and from a very early age he was fanatical with the art of musical performance, supported and promoted by his father.
He began his studies with the Paraguayan harp and soon after his virtuosity made him play it like few others, imposing a delicate and particular style that it was "impossible to be imitated by anyone," according to comments from people who heard him.
Since 1950 and for several years he joined the orchestra of Julián Rejala
Julián Rejala
Julián Rejala was born in a small town of Aregua, in the Central Department of Paraguay, called “Kokué Guazú”, on February 16, 1907.He studied guitar with Enriqueta González and interested in theatre he work in Julio Correa’s Company, the great creator of Guaraní Theatre.-First steps:In 1934 he...
, Paraguayan folk music band, which conducted tours around the country and then to the neighboring country of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, highlighting their participation in the group as the most celebrated musician and asked for in each of their presentations.
Interpreter of the Paraguayan harp, along with his colleagues Félix Pérez Cardozo
Félix Pérez Cardozo
He was born on the November 20, 1908 to Teodoro Pérez and Cándida Rosa Cardozo in the small town of Hyaty in the state of Guairá in Paraguay. This town currently carries his name. Pérez Cardozo died on April 8, 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.- Beginnings :...
, Digno García, Albino Quiñónez, Cristino Báez Monges and others. He settled with his art for a long time in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
where he developed most of his career, being considered in the decades of the '70s and '80s as an artist of greater success in presentations and record sales throughout the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. In the neighboring country, he recorded 34 albums, won 8 gold discs, broadcast compositions for Paraguayan harp and popularized the instrument's repertoire which expanded to all kinds of music.
His compositions have won widespread popularity and are constantly played at various points of the globe. "Indian Harp" was the name this instrument (harp) received because it was played by several national interpreters. But with the arrival of Luis Bordón, who made other sounds achievements applying innovative techniques, it was definitely renamed to Paraguayan harp.
Luis Bordón was an incomparable stylist of Paraguayan harp, and therefore, he now appears as one of the greatest soloists in the entire history of this instrument to the ears of anyone who listens.
Artistic career
He following dissociated from the band to further improve his technique as soloist.He entered the field of recordings record in 1959, when he produced his first job in LP, called "Paraguayan harp in Hi Fi" (Paraguayan harp in High Fidelity). This material very soon became an international success, even achieving that the instrument’s name of Indian harp was changed to Paraguayan harp. The success was such that it led him launch other discs, successively, adding so far 32 volumes, not taking into account the countless discs recorded on 8 and 45 rotations.
Throughout his career developed in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
he recorded about 34 discs of long length, which had spread and reached around the world and lovers of Paraguayan harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
have included them in their private collections as high artistic value materials.
His activity as a composer and performer of the Paraguayan harp continued until his last days and recorded 14 more discs, CDs, with works that are important parts of the Paraguayan history of music, specially composed for this unique instrument, so cherished to affections and tastes of all Paraguayans.
The success achieved with their work record has made him creditor of several awards, including eight gold discs that decorated the home shelves of this Paraguayan citizen, whose interpretations, throughout his long career, have traveled the world several times, carrying the message of fraternal harmony and beauty, Paraguay message in conjunction with the universal music.
Awards
The following decorations reflect his artistic career:- Ministry of Public Work and Communications of Paraguay.
- Sesquicentenary of the Military Police of São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. - Gold Key City TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. - And medal "Semper Altima," U.S. Army's Fort Hood.
He won 18 artistic trophies throughout Brazil and the United States as well as being honored with the degree of "Commentator" by the State Governor of São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, for having met with numerous cultural programmes.
In 2001 Unesco gave him the medal Orbis Guaraniticus, coined in the house of Monagas Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, specially designed for the personalities of art and culture, plus many other prizes.
His discs were launched at special events held in Brazil, USA, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, and other countries.
He settled for 3 years in the United States, with a special visa granted by the government of that country to whom he demonstrated an extraordinary talent in the field where he flourished. He was special guest of a famous Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese airline to make presentations in the land of the rising sun, and in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
he was specially convened to interpret his Paraguayan harp at the inauguration of a television channel.
In Paraguay
He returned to his homeland and continued dedicating to the career that he loved: the composition and interpretation of the Paraguayan harp. He made very applauded duet with his son Luis Bordón Junior, who accompanied him with the guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, the ideal complement to harp executions of both native and international repertoire.
Luis Bordón earned a prominent place in the history of Paraguayan music, for the quality of his compositions and for the warmth of an exceptional human and an eminent interpreter of Paraguayan harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
.
Recent history
In February 2006, he received a tribute—and at that time he expressed his desire to conduct a large harp concert. This desire was cut short, but the unmistakable sound of his harp will continue to ring throughout the world.He died in 2006 at the age of 80.
Most popular songs
Some of his most popular songs include:- Despertar nativo.
- Caballito andador.
- Canto de pajarito.
- Danza seductora.
- Lamento indio.
- Arpa paraguaya.
- La voz del viento.
- Leny.
- Sonrisa hechicera.
- La fiesta de la selva.
- El arpa y la danza de mi tierra.
- Anivena upeicha Yoly.
- El diálogo del guyraû con el caballo, varias de ellas con Oscar SafuánOscar SafuanOscar Nelson Safuán was Paraguayan composer, creator of Avanzada, a folk music style which had its origin in the fusion of the Paraguayan polka and the Guarania, with influences of the Brazilian popular music, such as the bossa nova and the balade....
.
Gold records
Some of the albums that gave Luis Bordón eight Gold Records:- A Harpa e a Cristandade
- Arpa Paraguaya en Hi-Fi
- Recordando carnavales ( 02 volúmenes)
- Sucesos sanjuaninos
- El arpa paraguaya y la cristiandad
- Bordón tropical
- Tango para ti
- Luís bordón y su arpa paraguaya
- Noches del Paraguay
- Paraguay 80