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El entrerriano

El entrerriano is a Tango written by Rosendo Mendizabal and recorded by Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo in 1940. Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo has recorded El entrerriano as an instrumental Tango.
“El Entrerriano,” or “The Man from Entre Ríos,” paints a vivid tapestry of life in Argentina’s lush plains. The name evokes the spirit and rhythm of the province, capturing the essence of its people and culture. Through its melodic dance, one can feel the heartbeat of the land and the stories woven into its history.

Tango

Style

Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Homero Exposito

Author

Rosendo Mendizabal

Composer

1940/8/29

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo
Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo

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Letra del Tango El entrerriano

Sabrán que soy el Entrerriano,

que soy

milonguero y provinciano,

que soy también

un poquito compadrito

y aguanto el tren

de los guapos con tajitos.

Y en el vaivén

de algún tango de fandango,

como el querer

voy metiéndome hasta el mango,

que pa’l baile y pa’l amor

sabrán que soy

siempre el mejor.



¿Ven, no ven lo que es bailar así,

llevándola juntito a mí

como apretando el corazón?…

¿Ven, no ven lo que es llevarse bien

en las cortadas del querer

y en la milonga del amor?…



Todo corazón para el amor

me dio la vida

y alguna herida

de vez en vez,

para saber lo peor.

Todo corazón para bailar

haciendo cortes

y al Sur y al Norte

sulen gritar

que el Entrerriano es el gotán.

English lyrics of the Tango "El entrerriano"

They will know that I am the Entrerriano,

that I am

a milonguero and a provincial,

that I am also

a bit of a tough guy

and I stand firm

against the brash with small slashes.

And in the swaying

of some tango of fandango,

like the act of loving

I immerse myself to the core,

for dancing and for love

they will know that I am

always the best.

Do you see, don’t you see what it is to dance this way,
bringing her close to me
like squeezing the heart?…
Do you see, don’t you see what it is to get along well
in the shortcuts of loving
and in the milonga of love?…

All heart for love
life gave me
and some wounds
from time to time,
to know the worst.
All heart to dance,
making cuts
and to the South and the North
they often shout
that the Entrerriano is the best tango dancer.

El entrerriano by Homero Exposito

El entrerriano is a Tango written by Homero Exposito and composed by Rosendo Mendizabal.



Story behind the Tango El entrerriano

The lyrics of “El entrerriano” narrate the self-assured declaration of an individual from Entre Rios (entrerriano), revealing his identity and his pride in his roots and skills. The protagonist presents himself as both a milonguero (a tango dancer) and a compadrito (a term used in the Rio de la Plata area to denote a street-wise man, with certain bravado). Through the medium of tango, he expresses the profound depths of his emotions and his prowess in dancing and love, positioning himself as the epitome of passion and skill.



Symbolism of El entrerriano

The symbolism in “El entrerriano” is richly woven into the depiction of dance as a metaphor for life and love. For instance, phrases like “llevándola juntito a mí como apretando el corazón” (bringing her close to me as if pressing the heart) symbolize the intimate and essential nature of love, suggesting that true passion is as vital as a heartbeat. The use of tango dance elements such as “haciendo cortes” (making cuts) symbolically relates to navigating life’s complexities—both geographically ‘to the South and to the North’ and emotionally. These symbolisms highlight the cultural importance of tango as not just a dance, but as a lifestyle, reflecting deeper emotional truths.



El entrerriano in historic Context

“El entrerriano” was penned during the golden age of Argentine tango (1940s), a period marked by significant political and social changes in Argentina. This historical context could be influencing the strong sense of identity and assertiveness in the lyrics. During this time, tango was not only a means of artistic expression but also a manifestation of Argentine cultural pride. Each performance carried with it layers of resonance with the audience’s own experiences of resilience and passion, themes that were ever-relevant in the societal fabric of the time.



Homero Exposito

Homero Exposito was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his profound and evocative contributions to the tango genre.