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Carancho

Carancho is a Tango written by Fulvio Salamanca and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1942. The Tango Carancho is written by Fulvio Salamanca, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Carancho with the singer Juan Carlos Lamas.
“Carancho,” meaning “Southern Crested Caracara” in English, is a name that conjures the image of a bird soaring majestically through the Argentine skies. This evocative title suggests a tango that captures the spirit of its namesake, reflecting both the predatory grace and solitary elegance of the caracara. The music unfolds like a dance of nature, intense and unyielding, yet profoundly beautiful.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Juan Carlos Lamas

Singer

Héctor Marcó

Author

Fulvio Salamanca

Composer

1942/10/27

Date

Juan Carlos Lamas
Juan Carlos Lamas
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Carancho

This is the translation of the Tango “Carancho” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Carancho” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Carancho

Apriete el corazón si es hombre
La noche ya se ha puesto oscura,
Encomiéndese a la Virgen
Y eche mano a la cintura.

No gaste su verbaje al ñudo
Que es porfiada mi amargura,
Por mi bien o por mi mal,
Pa´ usté traigo la razón
En la punta del puñal.

Carancho…
Llame a los santos del cielo,
Que hoy se va a vestir de duelo
La que mi alma enlutó.
Carancho…
Pa´ usté me sobran ponchazos,
Ya está la muerte en sus brazos
Porque es mandato de Dios.

Pero pa´ qué salpicarme
Con tinta de mala yerba,
Dios no quiere que me pierda
Váyase con su traición,
Que en la sangre de un carancho
No he de manchar mi facón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Carancho"

Tighten your heart if you’re a man
The night has turned dark,
Pray to the Virgin
And wrap your hand around your waist.

Don’t waste your words in vain
For my sorrow is stubborn,
For my good or my bad,
For you, I bring reason
At the tip of the dagger.

Carancho…
Call upon the saints of heaven,
For today she, who darkened my soul, will dress in mourning.
Carancho…
I have plenty of stabbing left for you,
Death is already in its arms
Because it is God’s command.

But why should I splash myself
With the ink of a bad herb,
God does not want me to be lost
Go away with your betrayal,
For I will not stain my blade
With the blood of a carancho.

Carancho by Héctor Marcó

Carancho is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by Fulvio Salamanca.



Story behind the Tango Carancho

“Carancho” reveals itself as a narrative centered around confrontation, internal turmoil, and eventual resolution through a metaphoric and dramatic dialogue. The lyrics, rooted deeply in the emotional landscape of betrayal and vengeance, explore the predicaments of a protagonist who finds himself compelled to defend his honor in a nocturnal setting, symbolizing both the literal and metaphorical darkness surrounding the conflict. The recurring invocation of divine assistance and moral contemplation highlights the gravity of the situation where the speaker prepares for a potentially fatal encounter, armed with his resolve and a knife.



Symbolism of Carancho

In Argentine slang, “Carancho” refers to a type of vulture but is also used colloquially to describe an opportunist or someone who preys on others. This strong symbolism is pivotal in the tango, portraying the protagonist’s antagonist as a predator in human form, an exploiter of vulnerabilities. The lyric “En la punta del puñal” (On the tip of the dagger) signifies the critical point of decision and action, where reasons and grievances converge into a moment of truth. This metaphor extends to the emotional sharpness and the cutting resolve necessary to confront one’s adversaries.



Carancho in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1942 Argentina, “Carancho” emerges during a period marked by political unrest and societal shifts in Argentina. This era close to the rise of Juan Domingo Perón, sees a society grappling with issues of identity, justice, and survival, mirrored in the themes of personal justice and divine destiny in the tango. The dark, intense mood of the song reflects a common feeling of uncertainty and the fierce determination to uphold personal honor, a sentiment resonant with the Argentine ethos of the time.



Héctor Marcó

Héctor Marcó was an influential figure in Argentine tango, known for his poignant lyrics and deep understanding of local culture and sentiments.