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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.
Guitarra que llora is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Gastón Bueno Lobo.
The lyrics of “Guitarra que llora” depict a deep emotional landscape where the guitar is personified as a grieving entity whose cries tug at the heart of the singer. The act of playing the guitar brings out a song drenched in sorrow, reflecting the singer’s own inner turmoil and reminiscences. It captures the essence of sadness and memory, speaking directly to the listener’s soul.
In this tango, the guitar symbolizes more than just a musical instrument; it embodies the emotional outpour of the singer’s heart. The phrase “guitarra con tu llorar me tajeas el corazón” highlights the guitar’s impact, its music cutting deep into the heart like a knife. The guitar’s music resonates with the themes of loss and nostalgia, common in tango lyrics. Furthermore, the metaphor of a “zorzal” in the guitar’s throat enhances this symbolism, illustrating the intense ache transmitted through each note played.
Set against the backdrop of 1942 Argentina, “Guitarra que llora” emerges during a period marked by political and social upheaval. The tango, highly reflective and emotive, serves as an outlet for expressing the communal feelings of sorrow and melancholy pervading society at the time. The reference to traditional spaces like “bulines” (small rooms) and mentions of ordinary elements of barrio life, such as “gotán” (slang for tango) and “lagrimón de arrabal” (teardrop of the suburbs), root the song deeply in the local culture, making it both a personal and communal lament.
Enrique Cadícamo was a prominent Argentine lyricist and poet, renowned for his contributions to the tango genre. He is known for his deeply evocative and poetic lyrics, which have left a lasting impact on Argentine music.