Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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.
Espera de esquina is a Tango written by Carlos Cacciari and composed by Emilio Querejeta.
‘Espera de esquina’, translated as ‘Corner Wait’, lyrically encapsulates the soul of Tango with its themes of longing and anxious expectation. The song details the protagonist’s experience of waiting at a street corner for his love, engulfed in a mix of hope and anguish. As time ticks by, symbolized by the relentless ‘tic-tac’ echoing in his heart, each moment stretches into eternity—highlighting the emotional and temporal depth of his anticipation.
The recurring mention of the ‘corner’ not only sets the scene but also symbolizes life’s many intersections where decisions are made and paths are altered. The ticking ‘tic-tac’ serves as a poignant reminder of passing time, intensifying the emotional resonance of the wait. Additionally, phrases like “romance sin besos” (romance without kisses) and “aliento al soñar” (breath in dreaming) poetically express the unfulfilled yearning and the bittersweet nature of love that has yet to be fully realized or possibly never will be.
Composed in 1946, post-World War II Argentina was a nation in transformation, balancing between tradition and modernity. This period was marked by significant cultural and political shifts, with Tango music serving as a reflective medium for expressing communal emotions and individual stories. ‘Espera de esquina’ captures this essence, using the emotional landscape of love and waiting to mirror the uncertainty and hope of the era.
Carlos Cacciari was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the Tango genre, who captured the essence of Argentine sentiment and nostalgia through his poignant lyrics.