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Gitana rusa

Gitana rusa is a Tango written by Juan Sánchez Gorio and recorded by Ricardo Malerba in 1942. The Tango Gitana rusa is written by Juan Sánchez Gorio, Ricardo Malerba has recorded Gitana rusa with the singer Orlando Medina.
“Gitana Rusa,” meaning “Russian Gypsy,” evokes the fusion of two worlds in a rhythmic dance. Imagining a journey on the cusp of two lands, the music blends the passionate heart of the Romani wanderer with the enigmatic soul of the Russian steppes. It sings of mystery, longing, and the timeless art of storytelling through melody.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Malerba

Orchestra

Orlando Medina

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Juan Sánchez Gorio

Composer

1942/10/5

Date

Orlando Medina
Orlando Medina
Ricardo Malerba
Ricardo Malerba

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Gitana rusa recorded by other Orchestras

Gitana rusa recorded by other Orchestras

1942/10/5 – Mariana (2) – Ricardo Malerba
1942/10/9 – La maleva – Anibal Troilo
1942/10/9 – Jamas retornaras – Miguel Calo
1942/10/9 – Un crimen – Miguel Calo
1942/10/9 – No te apures Carablanca – Lucio Demare
Gitana rusa – 1942/11/27 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Oscar Serpa
Gitana rusa – 1942/10/5 – Ricardo Malerba – Orlando Medina

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Gitana rusa

This is the translation of the Tango “Gitana rusa” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Gitana rusa” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Gitana rusa

Pintó tus ojos
el azabache de una pena.
Gitana buena,
yo vi tus lágrimas de amor.
Caminos blancos,
fueron pañuelo de tu llanto
y acongojaron
tu corazón.

Gitana rusa,
no lo hallarás por las tabernas,
ni en las estepas, ni en las calles del dolor.
Gitana triste,
serás más triste cuando sepas
que tu gitano se arrojó una noche al Don…

Las balalaicas
buscaron música en tus trenzas,
y los cosacos
cantaron a tu soledad.
Tus ojos negros
estaban lejos de la vida
ya no querían
volver a amar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Gitana rusa"

Your eyes were painted
with the jet black of sorrow.
Good gypsy,
I saw your tears of love.
White paths,
became the handkerchief for your weeping
and weighed down
your heart.

Russian gypsy,
you will not find him in the taverns,
nor in the steppes, nor in the streets of pain.
Sad gypsy,
you will be sadder when you learn
that your gypsy threw himself into the Don one night…

The balalaikas
sought music in your braids,
and the Cossacks
sang to your loneliness.
Your black eyes
were far from life
they no longer wanted
to love again.

Gitana rusa by Horacio Sanguinetti

Gitana rusa is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Juan Sánchez Gorio.


Story behind the Tango Gitana rusa

The lyrics of “Gitana rusa” delve deeply into the themes of love, longing, and loss. The song portrays the narrative of a Russian Gypsy woman burdened with sorrow and heartbreak. The line “Pintó tus ojos el azabache de una pena” indicates that her profound sadness is reflected in her eyes, with ‘azabache’ (jet black) symbolizing deep mourning. Each stanza unfolds her journey, from witnessing her tears to her realization of her loved one’s tragic fate. The mournful acknowledgment that her “gitano” threw himself into the Don River resounds with desperate grief and evokes a vivid sadness that surrounds her.



Symbolism of Gitana rusa

Throughout the Tango, evocative symbols like ‘caminos blancos’ (white paths) used as metaphor for the tears she has shed, enhance the emotive weight of the narrative. Moreover, the repetitive use of natural elements and settings, such as ‘las estepas’ (the steppes) and ‘las calles del dolor’ (the streets of pain), creates a poignant tapestry that underscores her emotional journey. The song stylistically mirrors the traditional elements of Tango, embedding cultural references such as ‘las balalaicas’ (a type of Russian stringed instrument) and ‘los cosacos’ (Cossacks) to deepen the cultural context and emotional landscape of this bereaved Gypsy woman.



Gitana rusa in historic Context

Historically and geographically, “Gitana rusa” was created in Argentina in 1942, during a tumultuous period marked by significant global and local upheavals. This setting might have influenced the song’s themes of despair and anguish, as the impacts of World War II and internal political dynamics in Argentina could be reflected in the personal and collective narratives shared through Tango. This particular piece resonates with the struggles and strains of the era, drawing a parallel between personal loss and broader societal turmoil.



Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was an Argentine lyricist renowned for his contributions to the Tango genre, often imbuing his works with deep emotive themes and rich narrative.