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Castañuelas

Castañuelas is a Pasodoble written by Arturo Gallucci and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1947. The Pasodoble Castañuelas is written by Arturo Gallucci, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Castañuelas with the singer Ricardo Herrera.
“Castañuelas,” translated into English as “Castanets,” evokes the vibrant pulse of rhythmic song and dance. Each click and clack of the wooden crescents speaks of festive fervor, echoing the heartbeat of Spanish passion. These instruments, like the dancers they accompany, weave stories in every flourish, a dance of tradition and spirit under the moonlit sky.

Pasodoble

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Ricardo Herrera

Singer

Raúl Hormaza

Author

Arturo Gallucci

Composer

1947/7/11

Date

Ricardo Herrera
Ricardo Herrera
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Castañuelas recorded by other Orchestras

Castañuelas recorded by other Orchestras

1947/7/11 – Pa- que te voy a contar – Enrique Rodriguez
1947/7/10 – Los ejes de mi carreta – Anibal Troilo
1947/7/8 – Oyeme – Francini-Pontier
1947/7/8 – Tigre viejo – Francini-Pontier
1947/7/4 – Gardel-Razzano (El morocho y el oriental) – Anibal Troilo
Castanuelas – 1954/12/7 – Carlos di Sarli – Mario Pomar
Castanuelas – 1947/7/11 – Enrique Rodriguez – Ricardo Herrera

Lyrics Translation of the Pasodoble Castañuelas

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

Letra del Pasodoble Castañuelas

Estoy que exploto de bronca
No hay derecho, mis amigos,
Que a nuestro tango querido
Lo quieran desfigurar.
Está bien que vengan booggies
Dixiland, foxtrots y mambos,
Pero que nos manden tangos
Ya no se puede aguantar.

¿Dónde vieron castañuelas
marcando ritmo en el tango?
Como el coso este de Hernando
Que lo acaban de importar.
Que se esconde en su cuartito
Justo el día del casorio,
Porque quiere dormir solo
De vergüenza que le da.

¡Castañuelas…!
Dejalo tranquilo al tango.
Qué te hicimos a vos, Hernando
Pa´ quererlo disfrazar.
¡Oiga, Hernando…!
Ahí le mando una victrola
Con selecciones de Arolas,
Y salute, che, ¡Good bye!

Nuestro tango es otra cosa
Es ternura, madre, ruego,
Alegría de mi pueblo
Sentimiento y emoción.
Es un cacho de San Telmo
De Pompeya y Puente Alsina,
El alma de mi argentina
Metida en un bandoneón.


En qué corso te premiaron
Explicámelo, che Hernando,
¡Castañuelas en el tango
para marcar el compás!
Tomá pronto la “Panagra”
Aterrizá por Corrientes,
Hacete un poco de ambiente
Y después me la contás…

English lyrics of the Pasodoble "Castañuelas"

I’m bursting with anger,
It’s not right, my friends,
That our beloved tango
They want to disfigure.
It’s okay for boogies to come,
Dixieland, foxtrots, and mambos,
But sending us tangos
Is now unbearable.

Where have you seen castanets
marking rhythm in the tango?
Like this thing from Hernando
That they’ve just imported.
He hides in his little room
Just on the wedding day,
Because he wants to sleep alone
Out of the embarrassment it gives him.

Castanets…
Leave tango alone.
What have we done to you, Hernando
To want to disguise it?
Listen, Hernando…
Here I send a victrola to you
With selections from Arolas,
And cheers, mate, goodbye!

Our tango is something else,
It’s tenderness, mother, plea,
The joy of my people,
Feeling and emotion.
It’s a piece of San Telmo,
From Pompeya and Puente Alsina,
The soul of my Argentina
Encased in a bandoneon.

In which parade were you awarded?
Explain it to me, Hernando,
Castanets in the tango
To mark the beat!
Take the “Panagra” quickly,
Land on Corrientes,
Soak up the atmosphere
And then you tell me…

Castañuelas by Raúl Hormaza

Castañuelas is a Tango written by Raúl Hormaza and composed by Arturo Gallucci.



Story behind the Tango Castañuelas

The lyricist Raúl Hormaza expresses his discontent in “Castañuelas” with a sense of anger and frustration towards the perceived dilution and misrepresentation of traditional Argentine tango. This tango staunchly defends the intrinsic values, emotions, and traditions tied to the genre against foreign influences, as symbolized by the castanets, which are traditional Spanish instruments not typically associated with Argentine tango music. The songwriter uses castanets as a metaphor for inappropriate or foreign influences that are out of harmony with the essence of tango.



Symbolism of Castañuelas

The repeated reference to “castañuelas” (castanets) symbolizes foreign influence and the inappropriate integration of external elements into the pure form of tango. Hernando’s character, who seems to be introducing these changes, appears as a representation of those who are altering the traditional tango with disrespect towards its roots. The phrase, “Dejalo tranquilo al tango,” which translates as “Leave tango alone,” symbolizes a plea to preserve the purity and traditional essence of tango. “Metida en un bandoneón” shows the deep connection between tango and the bandoneón, an instrumental symbol of Argentine tango music.



Castañuelas in Historic Context

Recorded in 1947, a significant period for tango as it transformed under various cultural and societal shifts post World War II, “Castañuelas” responds to the influx of diverse musical influences that emerged during this time. This period was marked by global exchanges that brought different musical styles to the forefront, leading some traditionalists to react defensively towards any alteration of the tango form. The historical context reveals a struggle between maintaining cultural purity and adapting to global influences in post-war Argentina.



Raúl Hormaza

Raúl Hormaza was an Argentine lyricist known for his deep connection to traditional tango, his work reflects a poignant defense of the cultural authenticity of this music genre.