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Coqueteando por la ribera

Coqueteando por la ribera is a Milonga written by Florindo Sassone and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1975. The Milonga Coqueteando por la ribera is written by Florindo Sassone, Florindo Sassone has recorded Coqueteando por la ribera with the singer Oscar Macri.
“Coqueteando por la ribera,” or “Flirting by the Riverside,” is a piece that evokes the playful dance of shadows and light along a sun-drenched bank. The music sways with the rhythm of gentle waves, capturing the essence of lively conversations and glances exchanged by the water. It tells a story of fleeting connections and the timeless allure of nature’s embrace.

Milonga

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Oscar Macri

Singer

Yaraví

Author

Florindo Sassone

Composer

1975/1/1

Date

Oscar Macri
Oscar Macri
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Coqueteando por la ribera recorded by other Orchestras

Coqueteando por la ribera recorded by other Orchestras

1975/1/1 – Cuesta abajo – Hector Varela
1975/1/1 – Milonga de barrio – Hector Varela
1975/1/1 – Susurro de bandoneon – Hector Varela
1975/1/1 – Angustia de un perdon – Florindo Sassone
1975/1/1 – Aquella calesita – Florindo Sassone
Coqueteando por la ribera – 1963/1/25 – Florindo Sassone – Osvaldo De Santis
Coqueteando por la ribera – 1975/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Oscar Macri

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Coqueteando por la ribera

This is the translation of the Milonga “Coqueteando por la ribera” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Coqueteando por la ribera” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Coqueteando por la ribera

De tardecita paseando

Te he visto por vez primera,

Muy sonriente y coqueteando

Por calles de la ribera.



Suave, muy suave tu andar

Como cuidando el detalle,

Y haciendo cimbrear tu talle

Eras un junco en la acera.



Dos palabras te dije, de amor

Que nacían de mi corazón,

Porque tu imagen preciosa

Despertaba mi pasión.

Llegaba un tango del río

En la voz de un bandoneón,

Y tus labios, con los míos

Daban su beso mejor.



Hoy que ya el tiempo ha pasado

Y es tuya mi vida entera,

Va el recuerdo emocionado

Por calles de la ribera.



Suave, muy suave tu andar

Como cuidando el detalle,

Y haciendo cimbrear tu talle

Eras un junco en la acera.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Coqueteando por la ribera"

In the gentle evening as I strolled

I saw you for the very first time,

All smiles and flirting

Throughout the riverside streets.

Soft, so soft your walk

As if minding every detail,

With your waist swaying gently

You were like a reed on the sidewalk.

I spoke two words to you, of love

Born from my heart,

For your precious image

Awoke my passion.

A tango came from the river

In the voice of a bandoneon,

And your lips, with mine

Gave their best kiss.

Now that time has passed

And my whole life is yours,

A fond memory travels

Through the riverside streets.

Soft, so soft your walk

As if minding every detail,

With your waist swaying gently

You were like a reed on the sidewalk.

Coqueteando por la ribera by Yaraví

Coqueteando por la ribera is a Tango written by Yaraví and composed by Florindo Sassone.



Story behind the Tango Coqueteando por la ribera

The lyrics of “Coqueteando por la ribera” vividly narrate an encounter and subsequent enamorment along the “riverside” or “coastal streets,” as suggested by the term “ribera.” The lyrics trace the initial sighting, the captured emotions, a nostalgic reminiscence, and a concluding reaffirmation of love. The speaker reminisces about an evening stroll where he first encountered the object of his affection, noting her smile and flirtatious demeanor. The narrative conveys a deep emotional connection initiated and continually fueled by the romantic setting of the riverside.



Symbolism of Coqueteando por la ribera

The phrase “Coqueteando por la ribera” translates to “Flirting by the riverside” in English, which adds an element of romance and a scenic backdrop to the narrative. Descriptions like “suave, muy suave tu andar” and the simile “Eras un junco en la acera” (You were like a reed on the sidewalk) convey a gracefulness and a strong yet flexible nature in the beloved. The mention of the Tango melody from the river played on a bandoneón (a type of accordion important in Tango music) symbolizes the deep cultural roots of their love, intertwined with traditional Argentine Tango music which itself speaks of passion and nostalgia.



Coqueteando por la ribera in historic Context

“Coqueteando por la ribera,” written in 1975, comes from an era when Tango was undergoing a resurgence, preserving cultural heritage amid modernizing influences in Argentina. The setting along the “ribera” likely reflects iconic areas in Buenos Aires, known for its picturesque riverside walkways which historically have been inspirational backdrops in Tango music. The emotional undertones and cultural references potentially serve as a metaphor for the enduring, yet ever-evolving, nature of Argentine identity and traditions through the period’s social and political changes.



Yaraví

Yaraví, an Argentine lyricist, is known for infusing his compositions with deep emotion and cultural richness, elements that are clearly evident in “Coqueteando por la ribera.”