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La cantina

La cantina is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in NaN. The Tango La cantina is written by Aníbal Troilo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded La cantina with the singer Jorge Casal.
“La cantina,” or “The Tavern,” evokes a world of dim lights and whispered dreams. It’s a refuge where shadows dance to the tune of longing, and time seems both fleeting and eternal. In this sanctuary, every note tells tales of solitude and companionship, weaving together the tapestry of human emotion.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Jorge Casal

Singer

Cátulo Castillo

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

(unknown date)

Date

Jorge Casal
Jorge Casal
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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La cantina recorded by other Orchestras

La cantina recorded by other Orchestras

(unknown date) – La chiflada – Anibal Troilo
(unknown date) – Los cosos de al lao – Anibal Troilo
(unknown date) – Pero yo se – Anibal Troilo
(unknown date) – Taquito militar – Anibal Troilo
(unknown date) – Un tango para Esthercita – Anibal Troilo
La cantina – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Jorge Casal
La cantina – 1954/6/15 – Miguel Calo – Alberto Podesta

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La cantina

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

Letra del Tango La cantina

Ha plateado la luna el Riachuelo
y hay un barco que vuelve del mar,
como un dulce pedazo de cielo
con un viejo puñado de sal.
Golondrina perdida en el viento,
por qué calle remota andará,
con un vaso de alcohol y de miedo
tras el vidrio empanado de un bar.

La cantina
llora siempre que te evoca
cuando toca, piano, piano,
su acordeón el italiano…
La cantina,
que es un poco de la vida
donde estabas escondida
tras el hueco de mi mano.
De mi mano
que te llama silenciosa,
mariposa que al volar,
me dejó sobre la boca, ¡sí!
su salado gusto a mar.

Se ha dormido entre jarcias la luna,
llora un tango su verso tristón,
y entre un poco de viento y espuma
llega el eco fatal de tu voz.
Tarantela del barco italiano
la cantina se ha puesto feliz,
pero siento que llora lejano
tu recuerdo vestido de gris

English lyrics of the Tango "La cantina"

The moon has silvered the Riachuelo
and there’s a ship returning from the sea,
like a sweet piece of heaven
with an old handful of salt.
Lost swallow in the wind,
on which distant street will it wander,
with a glass of alcohol and fear
behind the fogged glass of a bar.

The tavern
always cries when it evokes you
when it plays, slowly, slowly,
its accordion, the Italian…
The tavern,
which is a bit of life
where you were hidden
in the hollow of my hand.
From my hand
that silently calls you,
butterfly that in flight,
you left on my lips, yes!
your salty taste of the sea.

The moon has fallen asleep between ropes,
a tango cries its sad verse,
and between a bit of wind and foam
comes the fatal echo of your voice.
Tarantella of the Italian ship
the tavern is filled with joy,
but I feel that distant tears carry
your memory dressed in gray.

La cantina by Aníbal Troilo

La cantina is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Aníbal Troilo.

Story behind the Tango La cantina

The lyrics of “La cantina” convey an evocative story of longing and nostalgia. The narrator reflects on a place imbued with memories of a lost love, perhaps symbolized by the titular cantina. There is an air of melancholy as the narrator paints a scene dominated by imagery of the sea and moonlight, suggesting both distance and reminiscence. This tango encapsulates the essence of yearning and the haunting nature of memories, as the narrator is caught between past joys and present solitude.

Symbolism of La cantina

Symbolically, “la cantina” serves as a microcosm of life and lost love, a place where emotions are both hidden and revealed. The “vaso de alcohol y de miedo” (glass of alcohol and fear) suggests the duality of seeking solace in drinking while confronting inner fears. The “mariposa” (butterfly) metaphor illustrates the fleeting, transformative nature of love, leaving a “salado gusto a mar” (salty taste of the sea), which symbolizes both the bitterness and beauty of memories.

La cantina in historic Context

The tango was created in Buenos Aires, a city known for its vibrant tango culture, embodying themes of love, loss, and urban life. Situated in the early 20th century, Buenos Aires was a melting pot of cultures, where Italian immigrants influenced local music and dance. The reference to “el barco italiano” (the Italian ship) and “tarantela” denotes the cultural interweaving in Argentina at the time, with Italian influences shaping the social and musical landscape.

Aníbal Troilo

Aníbal Troilo was a renowned Argentine tango musician and composer, celebrated for his contribution to the evolution of the tango genre.