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 naranjerito is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery.
“El naranjerito” is not only a Tango but also a narrative of a man intimately tied to the barrio of Almagro in Buenos Aires, identifying himself as ‘Naranjerito.’ He is symbolically described through his horse and lifestyle choices, such as his hat tipping when he sees his love. This song extols the lifestyle and emotional journey of a simple man, encapsulated by his profession of selling oranges and his unrequited love for a woman who shares her life with another man.
The symbolic use of “naranjerito,” translating to ‘little orange tree’ or ‘seller of oranges’, represents both the protagonist’s livelihood and the freshness and vitality he brings into life, much like the invigorating essence of oranges. The naranjerito character, with his everyday struggles, embodies the universal themes of love and longing. Phrases such as “Se va… tu Naranjerito con las naranjas” and “Total, porque andás con otro” poignantly emphasize his acceptance of unreciprocated love and his consequent departure, signaling a resigned yet serene farewell to unattainable love.
The backdrop of the Tango “El naranjerito,” being recorded in 1942, falls within a turbulent epoch in Argentine history, just before the rise of Juan Domingo Perón. During this time, Buenos Aires was a melting pot of cultural movements and social changes which strongly influenced tango music. Almagro, a neighborhood known for its deep cultural roots, forms the setting of the Tango, embedding the narrative in a real and relatable context that resonates deeply with those who understand the local nuances and struggles of the lower-middle-class urban populace.
Homero Expósito was one of Argentina’s most revered tango lyricists, known for his deep, evocative language and formidable partnerships with notable composers which resulted in many classic tangos.