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Canaro en París

Canaro en París is a Tango written by Juan Caldarella and recorded by Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) in 1960. Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán) has recorded Canaro en París as an instrumental Tango.
“Canaro en París,” translating to “Canaro in Paris,” evokes the vivid image of a dazzling tango night set against the romantic backdrop of the City of Light. It conjures a fusion of cultures, where the passionate rhythms of Argentina intertwine with the elegance of Parisian streets. Here, the music conjures dreams of dance, love, and a timeless connection across continents.

Tango

Style

Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José Scarpino

Author

Juan Caldarella

Composer

1960/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)
Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgán)

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Canaro en París recorded by other Orchestras

Canaro en París recorded by other Orchestras

1960/1/1 – La calle 92 – Astor Piazzolla
1960/1/1 – Andrajos – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – El choclo (2) – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – La cancion del jardin – Domingo Federico
1960/1/1 – Orilla – Domingo Federico
Canaro en Paris – 1940/11/21 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1950/5/5 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1967/11/28 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1949/11/28 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1965/10/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1976/9/24 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1946/10/3 – Enrique Rodriguez – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Canaro en Paris – 1964/6/19 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1952/6/9 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Canaro en Paris – 1960/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Canaro en París

Dejaste esta tierra

de preciosas campiñas

los dorados trigales

que brillan bajo el sol.

El pingo y la guitarra

que vos tanto querías

parece que dirían:

qué ingrato corazón.



No te acuerdas, china, de tu rancho

tu madrecita que allí vivía;

te pasaste muchos días

juntito a ella y con amor; luego después

te marchaste sin decir nada,

ella de tristezas está

consumiéndose de a poco; y tal vez se enfermará.



Te fuiste de aquí

y con dolor has de llorar, mujer,

ingrato París

has robado a mi querer

tus luces serán

su perdición; y en el bullicio del champán

la ingrata olvidará

que aquí con gran dolor, lloramos por su mal.



En mi pecho dejaste una herida

que jamás podrá cicatrizarse,

te olvidaste que yo un día

en mis brazos te estreché con loco amor

y aquí en la sombra de tu rancho

donde me juraste amor eterno

nunca yo podré olvidar

y en silencio he de llevarte, grabada en mi corazón.



Volvé, china a mis pagos

que cuando el sol asoma

es bella la alborada

cargada de arrebol;

y el campo color de oro

nos muestra, china mía,

esta tierra querida

que es todo mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Canaro en París"

You left this land

of precious meadows

the golden wheat fields

that shine under the sun.

The steed and the guitar

you so loved

seem to say:

what an ungrateful heart.

Don’t you remember, girl, your home

your little mother who lived there;

you spent many days

close to her with love; then later

you left without a word,

she is consumed by sadness

slowly withering; and perhaps she will fall ill.

You left from here

and with pain you will weep, woman,
ungrateful Paris
you have stolen my love
your lights will be
her undoing; and in the bustle of champagne
the ungrateful will forget
that here with great sorrow, we cry for her misfortune.

In my chest, you left a wound
that can never heal,
you forgot that one day
I held you in my arms with crazy love
and here in the shadow of your home
where you swore eternal love to me
I can never forget
and in silence, I will carry you, engraved in my heart.

Return, girl, to my land
where when the sun rises
the dawn is beautiful
laden with red skies;
and the golden fields
show us, my girl,
this beloved land
which is all my heart.

Canaro en París by José Scarpino

Canaro en París is a Tango written by José Scarpino and composed by Juan Caldarella.

Story behind the Tango Canaro en París

The lyrics of “Canaro en París” convey a poignant story of loss and longing tied to the migration from a rural setting in Argentina to the bustling city of Paris. The narrator laments the departure of their beloved, who has abandoned the countryside and consequently, her familial and romantic ties. The emotional weight of the narrative is encapsulated in reflections on the environment left behind and the emotional void created by the departure. This tango captures a typical emotion many experienced when their loved ones moved abroad in search of a different life, highlighting the theme of migration’s personal impacts.



Symbolism of Canaro en París

The tango uses vibrant, emotive imagery to draw a contrast between the rural landscapes of Argentina and the allure of Paris. Phrases like “preciosas campiñas” (precious fields) and “dorados trigales” (golden wheat fields) symbolize a pristine, idealized view of the homeland, reflecting a sense of pride and nostalgia. In contrast, Paris is described through its “luces” (lights) and the “bullicio del champán” (bustle of the champagne), suggesting a superficial allure that leads to moral downfall, as seen in “su perdición” (her destruction). These contrasts underscore a tension between rural authenticity and urban temptation.



Canaro en París in Historic Context

“Canaro en París” was recorded in 1960, a time when many Argentinians experienced migration, often seeking better opportunities abroad. This period in Argentine history was marked by political and economic instability, which drove the migration theme deeply into the cultural consciousness. The symbolic migration to Paris, representing opportunity and perhaps moral ambiguity, juxtaposes sharply with the traditional values symbolized by rural Argentina. The tango therefore not only reflects personal loss due to migration but also touches on broader social changes affecting the country.



José Scarpino

José Scarpino was a recognized Argentine tango lyricist, whose works often captured the deep emotions and stories of the Argentine people.