AAii AflA Cash Box ARGENTINA WWWCosh Box Luis Calvo of Sicamericana S.A. informed Cash Box that his diskery has ar- The record companies of Mexico City have formed a new association named ranged the labels, distribution of its Music Hall and Ritmo, in Japan. The the “Association of Mexican Phonograph Records” which is headed by Jose R. waxings will be released in that country by King Records. Sicamericana, in Bustillos. Other officers are: Heinz Klinckwort, treasurer; and Juan Campo, the last twelve months, has been steadily increasing the distribution of its secretary. The association was formed for the protection of the record industry products in other countries, including Brazil, Venezuela, Spain and Mexico. in Mexico and all the members will work in common agreement. The first bul- Columbia offered Manuel Villareal, manager of Columbia de Mexico, a typi- letin from the newly formed organization announced that effective July 21, all cal Argentine dinner at the La Tranquera restaurant. People of the diskery, 45’s and 78’s would be increased in price. The increase was instituted to pay the publishers and press—including Cash Box—were present. During a talk with execution rights of the composers and must be collected by the record com- Villareal, he explained several points in the diskery’s campaign in this part panies. At present, members of the new organization are RCA Victor, Pan- of the world: “The idea is to consider the whole Latin America as one market, americana de Discos, S.A. Columbia Records, Peerless Records, Dimsa, Impor- and the different Columbia branches as members of a sole family. Record tadora de Discos and Discos Gamma. It is possible that all the record com- tastes are the same in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil or Peru, and we are already panies will be members in the future. releasing many records in several countries at the same time. One of the rea- Co-Ro Records has signed a beautiful young singer named Maris whose sons for Columbia’s success among artists is that those who record for us may first releases are “Apagame La Luna (Put Out The Moon)” and “No Jueges expect promotion and good sales from Argentina to the States.” Villareal has (Don’t Play).” already travelled to Brazil and should now be back in Mexico. It is expected that another new vocalist, Linda Ulloa, will sign with Colum- Ricardo Korn, manager of Julio Korn Publishers, has returned from his long bia. tour of Europe, where he visited Italy, Germany, France and Spain. He was The Pablo Beltran Ruiz band is now recording for RCA and has cut “Im- greatly impressed by the fast work of diskeries and pubberies there, and “by ploracion” and “Sin Ti,” both of which are getting good air play. Pablo is also the fact that our company is well known in all Europe.” One of the main points readying an LP of American standards. of the visit was to get in touch with JK’s representatives and to contact new Javier Solis, a best-selling talent here, has waxed “Vagar Entre Sombras” people. Korn finds that many Argentine tunes (especially standard tangoes backed with “Conflicto” for Columbia, and both are expected to do well in the and tropical music) are suitable for those markets. He plans to return soon, sales department. visiting also Belgium and England, where he couldn’t get to this time because The young Mexican chanter, Manolo Munoz, is in the number 13 spot of of lack of time. the Argentina Best Seller list with his own composition and version of “Dale, Dale.” Manolo will soon fly to Argentina to fulfill contract agreements. News from Music Hall: the diskery has released the first single by Los The Teen Tops, the popular rock and roll group have recorded “Along Came Pickups, a new group recently inked. The title is “Munequita.” Los Pickups are John” and “Short Fat Fanny” in Spanish for Columbia. Featured on the disk currently performing on Channel 13, in the Escala Musical TV’er. Another TV is the new singer Gaston Garces. artist, Juan Carlos Mareco, “Pinocho,” is recording “Zamba Para Mi Hijo” and Some singles by soon to be released here are: Final will cut two LP’s, with music from the province of Corrientes and kiddie songs. new RCA “A1 De La Calle” trio; The diskery has also inked Hector Sturman, “Pandeleche,” for several other and “Lo Que Boca En Boca” by the Tres Reyes “La Cantimplora” and “El Pecador” by Miguel Aceves Mejia; “Tartamudeando” and “Estrellita” kiddie recordings. Raul Shaw Moreno has finished his first LP for Music Hall, by The Sinners; “Te Invito” and “Limbo Rock” by Los Existencialistas; “No while his first single, “Reza,” is receiving wide promotion. Jose Basso has also Existe El Amor,” “Gotas De Lluvia” and “Mi Pueblo” by the duet Fernando finished his first album for MH. There are several waxings planned for him, Fernandez and Chucho Martinez. with a tango quartet, under the name of “Pepe Y Su Cuarteto Loco.” Dan Columbia is doing on all out promotion job on the new releases folk Marinelli will record an LP, with Lito Escarso at the piano. The first Carlos by singer Maria De Lourdes. The sides are “Pena Huasteca” and “Corazon Canta, Vega Preda LP is also ready for sale; the artist is preparing another one, dedi- Corazon Canta.” cated to the late Buenaventura Luna. Gamma Records has announced its first release in Mexico in a long time. Microfon, Audio Fidelity representative in Argentina, has started a big pro- It was cut by young vocalist Javier Vega in Spanish. The tune is a Spanish in several local magazines, including Claudia, motional advertising campaign version of the old hit “Only Love Me.” Radiolandia, Mario Kaminsky, Microfon’s Antena and Canal TV. According to Panamericana de Discos has released under the Warner Brothers label “Al is to customers than those regularly manager, the purpose reach more who Di La” by Emilio Pericoli, and “Sassi” by Gino Paoli. Musart has released “Ay in Argentina, and listen to radio. This type of campaign is seldom practiced Que Frio” by Monica Castell and “Manzanillo Twist by Mike Laurie, and Audio 10. has given Microfon very good results. The ads are the same used by “Chattanooga Twist” by Emilio Galvez. Fidelity in the States, and includes AF and Microfon records. It is intended to start ads with dealer cooperation, to extend its coverage. Everybody is smiles at Edami (Peer representative) with the success of Mexico's Best Sellers “Cuando Calienta El Sol,” the Hermanos Rigual tune that is seeming to be- come the hottest music news of the week. Columbia has announced its record- ing by Tony Vilar, one of the label’s brightest stars. Music Hall has released 1. Cuando Volveras (Ginny Came Lately) —Paco Cariedo (RCA). Pablo Bel- it by Siro San Roman, who’s showing a sharp improvement, if compared with tran Ruiz (RCA) (BRAMBILA). his first waxings. Microfon is putting to sale the Marcellos Ferial version, cut 2. Edi Edi (Eddie, Eddie) —Angelica Maria (Musart). (EMMI). by Durium in Italy. Although no information has been furnished, it is supposed 3. El Gran Tomas (Norman) —Mayte (RCA). (BRAMBILA). that RCA will put to sale the original recording by Los Hermanos Rigual soon. 4. Vagar Entre Sombras—Alvaro Zermeno (Orfeon). Javier Solis (Columbia). (Musart). (Musart). Rosamel Araya, Disc Jockey Records’ top artist, has travelled to Chile, his Amalia Mendoza (RCA). Emilio Galvez Benny More 5. Jimenez (RCA). Lola Beltran (Peerless). country, to see his family and perform in Santiago. Disc Jockey has just re- Maria La Bandida—Jose Alfredo Avitia (Orfeon). leased his latest single, with two chart riders: “71 Poeta Lloro” and “Palo- Antonio Aguilar (Musart). Charro 6. Nena, Bailamos Twist Rebeldes del Rock (Orfeon). ma.” Both are local titles. —Los 7. Johnny El Enojon (Johnny Get Angry) —Angelica Maria (Musart). RCA reports that the “Guardia Nueva” TV’er, aired every Sunday afternoon 8. Florida Twist—Bill Haley (Dimsa). Enrique Guzman (Columbia) (PHAM). on Channel 11, is showing its influence on Monday sales of the records sung 9. Campanitas (Ring A Ding Ding) —Ricardo Rocca (Orfeon). by RCA’s artists in that program. The hour long show features exclusively Adios Mundo Cruel (Goodbye Cruel World) —Enrique Guzman (Columbia) the label’s New Wave artists, promoting their latest releases. (PHAM). More about RCA: the label is very happy with the Explosivos_ Vol. 8 LP sales, 8500 albums in a short time. Latest recordings are “Munequita” by Johnny Tedesco, and “Desagradecida” by Bienvenido Cardenas, who recently returned from a tour of Chile. Producciones Fermata reports that two of its latest releases are showing good sales: “Robertino”, and “Tiger Twist” by Armando Sciascia. The diskery Argentina's Best Sellers believes that both may become chart riders soon, as they are receiving heavy promotion. 1. *Paloma (Korn) Los Andariegos (Tonodisc); Roberto Yanes (Columbia); de Quilla Huasi, Hugo Diaz Waldo de los Rios, member of the Columbia artistic staff, will start a trip to Rosamel Araya (Disc Jockey); Los Cantores (Music Hall); Los Cava Germany to study there. He will also see the form of arranging recordings (Philips); Siro San Roman, Julio Molina Cabral (Odeon); in that country and the possibilities of promoting his music there. Waldo is Bengal, Farias Cabanillas (RCA); Los Changos de Anatuva one of our best musicians and arrangers and his records sell very well. Vicente Quiroz (TK); Angelica Anchart (Dimsa). Fermata Publishers working on the promotion of “Jessica,” which has been 2. Multiplicacion (Adaris-Hill & Range-Fermata) Bobby Darin (Atlantic); Beltran Ruiz recently put to sale by United Artists in two versions (Maurice Chevalier and Freddy Luciano (Music Hall); Los Mac Ke Mac’s, Pablo Nick Perito), “Ginny Come Lately” released by Ariel in the Bryan Hyland (RCA); Manolo Munoz (Odeon Pops); Los Jets (Opus); Juan Ramon version) and three Italian hits, “La Ragazza Del Maglione,” “Renato” and (Disc Jockey); Los Salvajes (Columbia) “Daniela.” Another interesting Fermata item is “Frio De Nieve” (Aria Di 3.