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Cuando llora la milonga

Cuando llora la milonga is a Tango written by Juan De Dios Filiberto and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1970. Florindo Sassone has recorded Cuando llora la milonga as an instrumental Tango.
The piece is titled “Cuando llora la milonga,” which translates to “When the Milonga Weeps.” This evocative title suggests a dance filled with nostalgia and unspoken sorrow, as each note taps into the heart’s hidden depths. The milonga’s tears weave through the music, telling stories of longing and passion that pulse with every beat.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

María Luisa Carnelli

Author

Juan De Dios Filiberto

Composer

1970/4/30

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Cuando llora la milonga recorded by other Orchestras

Cuando llora la milonga recorded by other Orchestras

1970/4/30 – Duelo criollo – Florindo Sassone
1970/5/1 – Balada para un loco – Osvaldo Pugliese
1970/5/1 – Taconeando – Osvaldo Pugliese
1970/4/28 – El lloron – Florindo Sassone
1970/4/28 – En el lago azul – Florindo Sassone
Cuando llora la milonga – 1963/8/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Hector Millan
Cuando llora la milonga – 1973/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Cuando llora la milonga – 1946/11/22 – Rodolfo Biagi – Alberto Amor
Cuando llora la milonga – 1950/8/16 – Ricardo Tanturi – Osvaldo Ribo
Cuando llora la milonga – 1952/7/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Cuando llora la milonga – 1970/4/30 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Cuando llora la milonga – 1928/1/11 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Cuando llora la milonga

Sollozó el bandoneón

congojas que se van

con el anochecer.



Y como un corazón,

el hueco de un zaguán,

recoge la oración

que triste dice fiel mujer.



Lloró la milonga,

su antigua pasión,

parece que ruega

consuelo y perdón.



La sombra cruzó

por el arrabal

de aquel que a la muerte

jugó su puñal.



Dos viejos unidos

en un callejón,

elevan las manos

por su salvación.



Y todo el suburbio,

con dolor,

evocan un hondo

drama de amor.



Conmovió el arrabal

con largo estremecer

el toque de oración.



Dolor sentimental

embarga a la mujer

en tanto el bandoneón

la historia reza de un querer.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cuando llora la milonga"

The bandoneon wept,
anguishes that fade
with the falling night.

And like a heart,
the hollow of a doorway
gathers the prayer
that a faithful woman sadly speaks.

The milonga cried,
its ancient passion,
it seems to beg
for comfort and forgiveness.

The shadow crossed
through the neighborhood
of one who gambled his life
with a knife.

Two elders united
in an alley,
raise their hands
for their salvation.

And the entire suburb,
in pain,
recalls a deep
drama of love.

The neighborhood was moved,
with a prolonged shiver,
by the praying sound.

Sentimental pain
overwhelms the woman
while the bandoneon
chants the story of a love.

Cuando llora la milonga by María Luisa Carnelli

Cuando llora la milonga is a Tango written by María Luisa Carnelli and composed by Juan De Dios Filiberto.



Story behind the Tango Cuando llora la milonga

The tango “Cuando llora la milonga” encapsulates a narrative of profound emotional and nostalgic expressions linked closely with the suburban life of Buenos Aires. It conveys a story of love, loss, and penance through its poignant lyrics and the melancholic cry of the bandoneon. As milonga often represents a place or event of dance and music, its ‘crying’ symbolizes an expression of collective emotional release through the traditional dances and songs of the community.



Symbolism of Cuando llora la milonga

The bandoneon’s sob in the opening line symbolizes the outpouring of repressed emotions. The symbolism deepens with “el hueco de un zaguán” (the hollow of a hallway), hinting at forgotten or overlooked spaces where sorrows are kept. Each verse is laden with imagery like the shadows crossing the neighborhood, or the old couple united in seeking salvation, painting a vivid picture of the community’s shared emotional landscapes.



Cuando llora la milonga in historic Context

Recorded and released in 1970, during a period of significant political and social upheaval in Argentina, “Cuando llora la milonga” reflects the melancholy and yearning for consolation among the populace. The historical context enhances the tango’s themes, as it captures the essence of public sentiment, emphasizing themes of longing and the quest for solace through the communal experience of music and dance, particularly in working-class neighborhoods.



María Luisa Carnelli

María Luisa Carnelli was an Argentine writer and lyricist, recognized for her significant contributions to the realm of Tango, crafting lyrics that deeply resonated with the poignant and complex feelings encompassed within this musical genre.