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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.
Corazoncito (Ñafa) is a Tango written by José Rial and composed by Rafael Rossi.
The lyrics of “Corazoncito (Ñafa)” weave a vibrant tale of intimacy, affection, and a deep, soulful connection between the speaker and the subject of his adoration. This tango, which exudes a profound emotional resonance, articulates the intoxicating effect of a beloved’s laughter, love, and spiritual grace. The lyrics poignantly express the narrator’s aspiration to both experience and honor these qualities, describing the emotional journey through a metaphorical cultivation of roses, which symbolize the blossoming of love and friendship.
Significant symbolism in “Corazoncito (Ñafa)” includes references to “tu risa de cristal” (your crystal laughter) and “rosas de tu rosal” (roses from your rosebush), portraying clarity, beauty, and growth. These symbols deeply enhance the lyric’s emotional landscape, portraying an idealized view of love as pure and growth-oriented. Phrases like “símbolo de la pureza” (symbol of purity) underline the narrator’s idealization of his feelings and experiences, providing a sense of sanctity and reverence to the relationship highlighted.
Composed in Argentina in 1928, a culturally rich period for tango, “Corazoncito (Ñafa)” sits deeply within the Golden Age of Tango (1930s to mid-1950s). The prevailing social and economic conditions of 1920s Argentina fostered a deep connection with tango music as a form of emotional expression and national identity. Lyrics such as these resonate with listeners, speaking to universal themes of love and devotion, and offering a form of escapism and national pride during times of change and uncertainty.
José Rial was a notable lyricist in Argentina, crafting tangos that captured the essence of the Argentine spirit through a potent mixture of poetic imagery and deep emotional resonance.