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.
Boedo y San Juan is a Tango written by an unnamed author and composed by Enrique Cadícamo.
The tango “Boedo y San Juan” is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the nostalgia associated with one’s childhood neighborhood. The narrator, looking back from the vantage point of age, reminisces about the innocence and vibrant landscapes of his past, deeply entrenched in the neighborhood where he was born and raised. The streets of Boedo and San Juan are more than just physical locations; they represent lost memories and a simpler time filled with joy and possibility. The longing to recapture the exuberance of youth and the inevitable changes that life brings are central to this story, portraying a sense of melancholy and yearning for the past.
The lyrics are rich with symbolism, notably the use of “barriletes de color” (colorful kites) and “ilusiones de papel” (paper illusions), which illustrate the fleeting nature of childhood dreams carried away by the wind. This imagery evokes a sense of ephemeral beauty and loss. The corner of Boedo and San Juan stands as a symbol of the narrator’s roots and the emotional foundation of his life. The phrase “el paisaje tan fugaz de aquel claro amanecer” (the fleeting landscape of that clear dawn) metaphorically captures the transience of life’s moments, which fade as unexpectedly as they appear.
Created in Buenos Aires in 1943, the tango emerges from a time when Argentina was experiencing massive urban expansion and cultural transformation. The crossroads of Boedo and San Juan were significant in the sociocultural landscape of Buenos Aires, known for their deep connection to the tango scene and working-class roots. Boedo itself was recognized as a hub of intellectual and artistic activity, while San Juan is notable for its position in the grid of a bustling city adapting to modernity. The historical context adds a layer of depth, as the neighborhood transformation mirrors the broader societal changes taking place in Argentina at the time.
Enrique Cadícamo was a prolific Argentine tango lyricist, poet, and composer, celebrated for his ability to capture the emotions of time, place, and personal introspection in his work.