Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
El choclo is a Tango written by Angel Villoldo and composed by Angel Villoldo.
The tango “El Choclo” reflects nostalgia and a deep emotional connection to the past through its poignant lyrics. Villoldo uses the motif of a milonga to demonstrate how the rhythms and melodies of tango can evoke memories and feelings from simpler, yet profoundly cherished times. As the lyrics unfold, there is a melancholic remembrance of youth and the vibrant moments of life that have passed. The singer, now with whitened temples, finds solace and a bittersweet escape in the recurring waves of the music that once framed his younger days.
“El Choclo,” which translates to “The Corn Cob” in English, symbolically represents something quintessentially rustic and rooted in the culture, akin to how the tango itself is embedded in Argentinian tradition. The tango’s ability to shrink the soul “little by little” as stated in the lyrics, reflects its deep, penetrating emotional impact, like how the simple, staple corn sustains and permeates daily life. Furthermore, terms such as “vieja milonga” symbolize not just an old musical genre but also call upon the feelings of nostalgia, longing, and affection linked to personal history and cultural heritage.
The post-World War II era of 1948, when “El Choclo” was popularized, was a period marked by significant transformation and a search for identity in Argentina. The song emerged as a cultural artifact, capturing the essence of national pride and Argentinian nostalgia. Through its nostalgic lyrics and traditional composition, the song provided a means for many Argentinians to connect with their past, during a time when the country was undergoing rapid modernization and societal changes. The tango thus served both as a reminder of the ‘golden age’ of Argentina and as a form of solace and resistance against the sweeping waves of change.
Angel Villoldo, often heralded as the father of tango, was an influential Argentinian musician and songwriter, instrumental in popularizing tango on a global scale in the early 20th century.