Perro Andaluz
Perro Andaluz is an independent Uruguayan record label founded in 1989 by Ángel Atienza, known for releasing jazz, classical, rock, and tango music.
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Overview
Perro Andaluz is an independent record label based in Uruguay, founded in 1989 by Ángel Atienza. The label takes its name from the Spanish title of Luis Buñuel's film Un chien andalou. Its first release was a cassette by Ensamble Acústico in December 1989. Through 1995, the label issued numerous cassettes spanning genres such as jazz, classical, rock, blues, metal, pop, folklore, and tango. From that year onward, it shifted to releasing music on audio CD. Over its first two decades, Perro Andaluz released approximately 300 recordings, featuring both lesser-known musicians and established artists like Hugo Fattoruso, Leo Maslíah, and Luis Di Matteo. The label remains an important outlet for Uruguayan music.
History
Perro Andaluz was founded in 1989 by Ángel Atienza as an independent record label in Uruguay. The name derives from the Spanish title of Luis Buñuel's surrealist film Un chien andalou. In December 1989, the label's first release was a cassette by the group Ensamble Acústico. During its early years, up to 1995, Perro Andaluz released numerous cassettes covering a wide range of genres, including jazz, classical, rock, blues, metal, pop, folklore, and tango. In 1995, the label transitioned to releasing music on audio CD. Over its first two decades, Perro Andaluz issued approximately 300 recordings. Its catalog includes both lesser-known musicians and prominent artists such as Hugo Fattoruso, Leo Maslíah, and Luis Di Matteo. The label has played a significant role in documenting and promoting Uruguayan music across diverse styles.
- 1995
Label transitions from cassette to audio CD as its primary format.
- 1989
Perro Andaluz is founded by Ángel Atienza in Uruguay.
- 1989
First release: a cassette by Ensamble Acústico in December.
Products and positioning
Independent Uruguayan record label specializing in diverse genres including jazz, classical, rock, and tango.
1989
Ensamble Acústico cassette
First release by Perro Andaluz.
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