Pedro Maffia (1899-1967)

He was a bandoneonist, orchestra director and composer.

Read his biography on todotango.

Composition with lyrics

Abandono (Abondonment)

Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Derrick Del PilarRecorded by Pedro Laurenz with Héctor Farrel in 1937

Amurado (Abandoned)
Music: Pedro Maffia & Pedro Laurenz Lyrics: José de Grandis Translation: Alberto Paz 

Recorded by Pedro Laurenz with Juan Carlos Casas in 1940

Cornetín (The Cornet)

Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Homero Manzi & Cátulo Castillo Translation: Michael Krugman 

La Mariposa (The Butterfly)

Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Celedonio Flores Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Carlos Gardel in 1923
Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Edmundo Rivero in 1949

No Aflojés (Don't Give Up)

Music: Pedro Maffia & Sebastián Piana 1933 Lyrics: Mario Battistella Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Angel D'Agostino with Angel Vargas in 1940

Se Muere De Amor (It Dies Of Love)

Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Cátulo CastilloRecorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Mario Pomar in 1952

Taconeando

Music: Pedro Maffia  Lyrics: José Horacio Staffolani
Te Aconsejo Que Me Olvides (I’d Advise You to Forget Me)Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Jorge Curi Translation: Derrick Del Pilar 

Ventarrón (Strong Wind)

Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: José Horacio Staffolani
Recorded by Orquesta Típica Víctor with Alberto Gómez in 1933

Instrumental Composition

Pelele

Music: Pedro MaffiaRecorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1945

Tiny

Music: Pedro MaffiaRecorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1945