Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Amor y Tango is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by José Basso.
The tango ‘Amor y Tango’ combines the intimate dance of Tango with the deep feeling of love, reflecting a common theme in Argentine culture where Tango is often seen as a dance of passion and emotion. The lyrics by Carlos Bahr beautifully weave together the movements of Tango and the expressions of love, suggesting that both experiences can amplify the emotional connection between two people.
Carlos Bahr uses the dance of Tango as a metaphor for the emotional journey of love. The “Compás floreado de tango,” or the rhythmic flow of tango, symbolizes the heartbeat of emotions that surge through two lovers intertwined in dance and affection. Phrases like “al apretarme en tus brazos,” which translates to “as you hold me in your arms,” emphasize the physical and emotional closeness experienced through Tango, suggesting a merging of souls that can only be expressed through this passionate dance. The repetition of heartbeats “lo mismo que un corazón” symbolizes the synchrony and unified rhythm of lovers, paralleling the consistent beat of a heart with the rhythmic pulse of Tango music.
Released in 1945, a period marked by significant social and political changes globally and particularly in Argentina, ‘Amor y Tango’ reflects a nostalgic escape into the cultural embrace of Tango. During this time, Argentina was undergoing a complex political environment which often saw cultural expressions like Tango as outlets or reflections of the public sentiment. The longing and passion in the lyrics could be seen as a mirror to the heightened emotions of Argentinians during this era, using the familiarity and comfort of Tango to express deeper feelings of love and connection amidst societal uncertainties.
Carlos Bahr was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his deep and evocative take on Tango lyrics, often intertwining themes of love and existential reflection.