Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Style
Orchestra
Singer
Author
Composer
Date
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.
Chiqué is a Tango written by Ricardo Brignolo and composed by Ricardo Luis Brignolo.
The lyrics of “Chiqué” explore themes of love, reflection, and socioeconomic disparities. The narrator reminisces about his beloved’s past beauty and charm, portrayed through metaphors like “más linda que una guinda” (more beautiful than a cherry) and her luxurious fur coat, symbols of her allure and perhaps her once higher social stance. The song expresses pain over the beloved’s changed circumstances, now influenced by someone wealthy (“gil de mucho vento”) who has provided for her to keep her by his side. The narrative voice regrets seeing her in such a state and recalls her better days, reflecting common Tango themes of nostalgia and lost love.
The term “chiqué” in the context of Tango is significant; it refers to an affectation or a pretense. In these lyrics, it symbolizes the false front or the superficial lifestyle that the woman has adopted to belong to a higher social circle, contrasting sharply with the genuine affection and simpler times the narrator remembers. The repeated use of personal and possessive phrases points towards a deep personal connection that the narrator cherishes amidst the pretentiousness that now surrounds her.
Recorded in 1944 in Argentina, “Chiqué” captures the essence of mid-20th-century Buenos Aires, reflecting the social dynamics and the urban atmosphere of the time. During this period, Tango was not only a dance or musical genre but a narrative medium that reflected the emotional and social realities of its people. The Tango often explored themes of disillusionment, nostalgia, and the social ladder, mirroring the societal changes and challenges of the era. The mention of lavish items and the differences in social standing are indicative of the economic disparities that were prevalent in Argentine society at the time.
Ricardo Brignolo was a prolific lyricist and tango composer, whose works capture the cultural and emotional landscape of Argentina in the early to mid-20th century.