Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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.
Cien guitarras is a Tango written by Raúl Hormaza and composed by Arturo Gallucci.
The essence of ‘Cien guitarras’ emerges through a letter that the narrator receives, unexpectedly detailing a grand reunion of tango legends in the afterlife, expressing their everlasting bond to Buenos Aires and its iconic street, Calle Corrientes. This poignant narrative celebrates tango’s timeless influence and the community’s collective memory, tracing the spectral presence of music and the undying affection for their beloved city.
The symbolism in ‘Cien guitarras’ is deeply entrenched in reverence for tango culture. The “cien guitarras” metaphorically represent the multitude of emotions, stories, and artists that have strummed the heartstrings of the Buenos Aires populace. Iconic figures like Gardel, their songs, and the instrumental parade mentioned symbolize the permeating spirit of tango that outlives the physical existence of the artists themselves. The reference to “malvón bien perfumadas” (well-scented geraniums) adorned by an angel in Argentina’s colors adds a layer of national pride and honor for the beloved city, further intensifying the emotional depth of the homage.
‘Cien guitarras’ encapsulates a post-World War II sentiment prevalent in 1947, a time when Argentina was a melting pot of cultural renaissance amidst political shifts. Buenos Aires, known for tango’s golden age during the 1930s and 1940s, finds a reflective callback in this tango to the era’s glorious past. Calle Corrientes, mentioned in the lyrics, is celebrated as an enduring cultural artery, bridging the nostalgic past with the dynamic present. It establishes an immortal cultural link through the imagined parade of past music icons, a dreamlike assertion of tango as an undying soul of the city.
Raúl Hormaza is remembered as a poignant lyricist whose works often delved deep into the cultural and emotional tapestry of Argentina.