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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.
Con voz rebelde is a Tango written by Carlos Zein and composed by Eduardo Cortti.
“Con voz rebelde,” translating roughly to “With a Rebel Voice,” is a vociferous plea for social justice and a reflection of disparity in Buenos Aires. The lyrics penned by Carlos Zein starkly juxtapose the progress and poverty coexisting in this capital city. Zein employs the persona of an angered Buenos Aires local whose rebellion is fueled by the sight of unfulfilled promises and prevailing social inequities. This narrative is a vivid call to acknowledge and address the forgotten and marginalized sections of society.
The tango uses potent symbolism to underscore its themes. “Es mi tango la bandera,” or “My tango is the flag,” symbolizes tango music itself as a rallying cry for the forgotten and marginalized, asserting that the spirit of the tango will champion the cause of the disenfranchised wherever it resonates. Moreover, the reference to “villas miseria” (shanty towns) contrasts sharply with phrases that allude to Buenos Aires priding itself on progress, highlighting the social and economic divides.
Recorded in 1966, a time of significant political and social tumult in Argentina, “Con voz rebelde” serves as a reflection and critique of the societal conditions of the time. Post-Perón Argentina grappled with instability and inequality, and Zein’s lyrics, with their emphasis on neglected promises and social justice, capture the essence of the era’s public dissent. The tango’s call for action, notably the construction of “casitas” in place of “horizontals,” or makeshift housing, mirrors the urgent need for actual solutions to housing crises and social disparities prevalent at that time.
Carlos Zein is notable in the tango community for his poignant contributions that often reflect social issues, seamlessly weaving activism with artistry.