Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Style
Orchestra
Singer
Author
Composer
Date
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 vals de los 15 años is a Tango written by Agustín Carlos Minotti and composed by Agustín Carlos Minotti.
“El vals de los 15 años” translates to “The Waltz of the 15 Years” in English, which is a significant tradition in Latin American cultures, particularly in Argentina, celebrating a girl’s transition into adulthood on her fifteenth birthday. The lyrics of this tango encapsulate the joy and the sentimental value of this momentous occasion, portraying it as both a personal and communal celebration. Throughout the song, a father’s emotions might be discerned as he watches his daughter enter a new phase in her life.
Within the lyrics, symbolic imagery enriches the narrative: “Tenue tul de la ilusión,” or “Fine tulle of illusion,” conveys the dreamlike quality of the evening and the delicate transition from childhood innocence to maturity. The reference to “eres novia de la flor, eres alma del amor,” meaning “you are the bride of the flower, the soul of love,” invokes a purity and blossoming new phase, indicative of the love and hope that accompanies this rite of passage. Dancing under a “noche azul” or “blue night” with “las estrellas” or “stars” symbolizes a sparkling, timeless moment of celebration, casting an overarching theme of enduring youth and beauty.
The song was recorded in 1960, a period rich with cultural evolution in Argentina. During this era, tango music often explored themes of nostalgia and transformation, reflecting both personal and societal shifts. “El vals de los 15 años” resonates with this tradition, emphasizing the timeless quality of youth and the poignant, ephemeral nature of life’s stages. This was also a time when societal roles and family values were highly celebrated, so the emphasis on the celebration of quinceañera consolidates cultural norms of family and community.
Agustín Carlos Minotti was a notable Argentine tango writer and composer, whose works often reflect the rich traditions and emotional depth characteristic of classic Argentine tango.