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De pura cepa

De pura cepa is a Milonga written by Jose Ceglie and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1942. Aníbal Troilo has recorded De pura cepa as an instrumental Milonga.
“De pura cepa,” which translates to “Of Pure Strain” in English, evokes the essence of authenticity and tradition. This piece, whether danced as a tango or sung as a heartfelt ballad, speaks to the lineage of emotion and depth rooted in its rich cultural heritage. It captures the spirit of unadulterated passion, like a fine wine cultivated from ancestral vines.

Milonga

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Osvaldo Sosa Cordero

Author

Jose Ceglie

Composer

1942/10/22

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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De pura cepa recorded by other Orchestras

De pura cepa recorded by other Orchestras

1942/10/22 – El chupete – Anibal Troilo
1942/10/22 – El encopao – Enrique Rodriguez
1942/10/22 – Suavemente (2) – Enrique Rodriguez
1942/10/23 – Adios adios – Osvaldo Fresedo
1942/10/23 – Bandoneon amigo – Osvaldo Fresedo
De pura cepa – 1942/10/22 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
De pura cepa – 1935/11/18 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
De pura cepa – 1980/9/10 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
De pura cepa – 1953/5/20 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental

Letra del Milonga De pura cepa

Milonga de mi Argentina
que el tango quiso abolir
por tener alma de china
¡vos nunca podrás morir!…
Lindaza como la aurora,
sencilla como el percal,
quien te canta te valora,
milonga tradicional.

Vos sos
pa’l amor, estribo
y consuelo pa’l dolor;
sos un canto sensitivo
que se entona con fervor.
Vos sos
milonga entradora
con sabor a tradición,
la gentil embajadora
del cantar de mi nación.

Milonga, madre del tango,
que de vos se emancipó,
y hoy, rey en cualquier fandango,
presumido te olvidó.
Lindaza como la aurora,
sencilla como el percal,
quien te canta te valora,
milonga tradicional.

English lyrics of the Milonga "De pura cepa"

Milonga from my Argentina,
tango wanted to abolish,
for having the soul of a maiden,
you can never die!…
Beautiful as the dawn,
simple as calico,
those who sing to you value you,
traditional milonga.

You are
for love, a support
and solace for pain;
you are a sensitive song
that is sung with zeal.
You are
a charming milonga
with a flavor of tradition,
the genteel ambassador
of my nation’s song.

Milonga, mother of tango,
from whom it emancipated,
and today, king in any dance,
conceited, forgot you.
Beautiful as the dawn,
simple as calico,
those who sing to you value you,
traditional milonga.

De pura cepa by Osvaldo Sosa Cordero

Story behind the Tango De pura cepa

“De pura cepa” is a nostalgic homage to the traditional milonga, which is considered the predecessor to tango. Through its lyrics, Osvaldo Sosa Cordero expresses a deep reverence for the milonga, acknowledging its enduring charm and fundamental role in Argentine musical heritage. Despite tango’s rise to fame, which overshadowed the milonga, Cordero illustrates the milonga’s irreplaceable value and timeless beauty, symbolized through metaphors of dawn (‘lindaza como la aurora’) and the simple yet elegant percale fabric (‘sencilla como el percal’).

Symbolism of De pura cepa

The phrase “De pura cepa,” which translates to “Of pure breed” in English, symbolizes authenticity and deep-rooted cultural heritage. This reflects in the lyrics’ portrayal of milonga as an authentic, soulful expression indispensable to the Argentine identity. Key phrases like ‘milonga entradora con sabor a tradición’ (enticing milonga with a taste of tradition) and ‘la gentil embajadora del cantar de mi nación’ (the gentle ambassador of my nation’s singing) highlight the milonga as a cultural emissary, embodying the spirit and traditions of Argentina.

De pura cepa in historic Context

Recorded in 1942 during a turbulent era marked by political shifts in Argentina and the larger context of World War II, “De pura cepa” serves not only as a lyrical piece but also as a reaffirmation of national identity and cultural pride. This period in history was crucial for Argentina as it was defining its place in a global context, and embracing nationalistic elements in art was a way to strengthen internal unity and resilience.

Osvaldo Sosa Cordero

Osvaldo Sosa Cordero was an influential Argentine composer and folklorist, renowned for his deep exploration and preservation of native musical forms. His work often reflects a profound connection with the Argentine heritage.