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Almagro is a Tango written by Iván Diez and composed by Vicente San Lorenzo.
The lyrics of “Almagro” offer a nostalgic view of the neighborhood Almagro in Buenos Aires, seen through the eyes of someone reflecting on their youth. The narrative captures the essence of growing up and the bittersweet remembrances associated with those formative years. The speaker expresses a deep sense of attachment to Almagro, attributing his foundational values and memorable experiences to the neighborhood. Key phrases such as “Eres el sitio donde he nacido” and “Barrio del alma, fue por tus calles donde he gozado mi juventud” depict this profound connection. The transformation from youthful exuberance to somber nostalgia is conveyed through the loss of vitality and increasing loneliness, suggesting the inevitable passage of time and its effects.
Almagro is symbolically portrayed as both a nurturing mother and a witness to the narrator’s life journey. The repeated personification of the neighborhood amplifies its importance, almost elevating it to a character in the tango. The lyric “Amante espiritual de tu querer sin fin” uses metaphors of romantic and spiritual love to deepen the emotional resonance, reflecting an enduring relationship with the place. The transformation of life’s seasons is symbolically underscored by phrases like “mi cabeza la nieve cubrió,” illustrating how age has set upon the narrator, paralleling the fading warmth of youthful memories with the chill of snow.
Released in 1985, “Almagro” emerges during a time when Argentina was undergoing significant shifts, transitioning out of military rule and witnessing reestablishment of democratic order. Almagro, a neighborhood reflective of middle-class Buenos Aires, serves as a nostalgic canvas for a generation experiencing rapid societal changes. By focusing on traditional themes of love, youth, and honor through the lens of urban experience, Iván Diez crafts a nostalgic escape into simpler, albeit idealized, past times, possibly as a means to cope with the contemporaneous political and social upheaval.
Iván Diez is recognized for his contributions to Argentine tango, often infusing his songs with deep emotional and narrative substance.