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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 esquinazo is a Tango written by Carlos Pesce y Antonio Polito and composed by Ángel Villoldo.
The lyrics of “El esquinazo” depict a tale of love and betrayal. The narrator expresses indifference towards a past lover’s affection, declaring a definitive end to their relationship. The lyrics, “Nada me importa de tu amor, golpeá nomás…” which translates to “I don’t care about your love, just go ahead…” set a tone of resolved detachment as the speaker offers the “book of remembrance” to store the “flowers of forgetfulness,” symbolizing the end of memories and emotional ties. This tango portrays the heartache from discovering the lover’s deceit and the consequent resolve to abandon the shared path, adopting a different direction in life.
The title “El esquinazo” translates to “The Snub” in English, a term that visually and metaphorically represents the act of turning away sharply, much like dismissing someone decisively. This is reflected in the lyrics where the speaker decisively turns away from the deceitful lover. Symbols such as the “flowers of forgetfulness” and the “book of remembrance” are poignant, contrasting elements that represent discarding the past and sealing it away. The choice to forgive, highlighted by the phrase “Perdono tu más injusta falsedad,” underscores a bittersweet resolution, acknowledging the harm done while choosing to release lingering resentment.
Recorded in the tumultuous pre-World War II era on January 4, 1938, in Argentina, “El esquinazo” emerges during a time of global uncertainty and change. This period in Argentine history was marked by economic strife and political instability, which could also mirror the themes of disillusionment and change of paths evident in the tango. The cultural richness of Argentina during this time continued to celebrate and evolve tango, not just as a dance form but as an expressive outlet for personal and collective narratives.
Carlos Pesce and Antonio Polito were notable lyricists in Argentine tango, contributing to the genre with works that often explored themes of love, betrayal, and societal reflections. Their collaboration on “El esquinazo” brought forth one of the classic tangos reflecting personal heartbreak and resolution.