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.
Canzoneta is a Tango written by Enrique Lary and composed by Erma Suárez.
“Canzoneta” captures the essence of longing and melancholy infused with deep personal and cultural connections. The song reminiscences about La Boca, a notable neighborhood in Buenos Aires, known for its vibrant atmosphere and the hard lives of immigrants. The lyrics express the sorrow of someone who feels deeply rooted in their present sorrows at a “Bodegón” (a simple tavern), accompanied by the poignant music from Genaro’s accordion. The character reflects on their life, their unending sadness, and a nostalgic yearning for a maternal connection lost in the passage of time.
The key phrases like “Canzoneta, gris de ausencia” (A little song, gray with absence) and “cruel malón de penas viejas” (cruel raid of old sorrows) use vivid language to portray sorrow and nostalgia. These phrases are emotionally potent, encapsulating the theme of absence and longing for the past. The repetition of locations and the accordion symbolize a consistent backdrop against which life’s dramas unfold, suggesting a continuity amidst personal upheaval. The terms “Oh sole mio” and “Senza mamma e senza amore” foreground the deep connection to the protagonist’s Italian heritage, highlighting cultural memories that intensify the feeling of loss and displacement.
Written in 1954 Argentina, “Canzoneta” was born at a time when Tango was evolving sharply with global influences yet tethering strongly to narratives of local identity, nostalgia, and personal struggles. La Boca, the setting of the song, was an immigrant melting pot historically, reflecting the diverse societal composition. This location and period were marked by a poignant blend of hope and melancholic reminiscence for an unreachable past or unfulfilled dreams, elements deftly woven into the song’s fabric.
Enrique Lary was a noted lyricist in the Tango genre, capturing the deep-felt emotions and stories of the Argentine people through his evocative lyrics.