La flauta de Bartolo

La flauta de Bartolo is a Milonga written by Domingo Sciaraffia and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1952. The Milonga La flauta de Bartolo is written by Domingo Sciaraffia, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded La flauta de Bartolo with the singer Carlos Dante.

“La flauta de Bartolo,” or “Bartolo’s Flute,” resonates with a whimsical charm, echoing tales of forgotten echoes and playful melodies. Its notes dance like sunlight through leaves, weaving stories of laughter and innocence, where Bartolo’s spirit lives in each lyrical phrase. The music brings to life a world where dreams are sculpted from the breath of a simple flute.

Milonga

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Domingo Sciaraffia

Author

Domingo Sciaraffia

Composer

1952/4/15

Date

Carlos Dante

Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga La flauta de Bartolo

This is the translation of the Milonga “La flauta de Bartolo” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “La flauta de Bartolo” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga La flauta de Bartolo

Muchachos: ¿Saben quién soy?
Ese cantor de San Telmo
De Puente Alsina a Palermo
Nadie a mí me pisa el poncho,
Yo soy, yo soy amigo de Alfonso
Y del tanito Bartolo,
Aquel que tocó la flauta
Con un acento sonoro.

Yo canto de corazón
Los tangos y las milongas,
Pa´ mí no me traigan conga
Boogie-woogies ni boleros,
A mí, a mí me da el entrevero
Con pebetas seguidoras,
Porque a los cantes de ahora
El zapatín del pañuelo.

Mas qué te voy a contar
Cuando te mande un hachazo,
Y es que con dir al trabajo
La sacán a mi manera,
Le doy, le doy el tango que quiera
Como de puro jaileife,
Llevándola de firulete
Pa´ tirarme con cualquiera.

Muchachos soy un cantor
Porque les silbo este canto,
Tengo pinta y sentimiento
Lo que tengo de ese loro,
Y a más, y a más no tengo
El to… tono
De cantar con cuatro llaves,
Es que ya salta compadre
Que es herencia de Bartolo.

English lyrics of the Milonga "La flauta de Bartolo"

Boys: Do you know who I am?
That singer from San Telmo
From Puente Alsina to Palermo
No one steps on my poncho,
I am, I am friends with Alfonso
And the tanito Bartolo,
The one who played the flute
With a sonorous accent.

I sing from the heart
Tangos and milongas,
Don’t bring me conga
Boogie-woogies or boleros,
Mix-ups happen to me
With devoted young ladies,
Because the dances nowadays
Miss the old charm.

But what am I going to tell you
When I strike with an axe,
And it’s by going to work
They spin it my way,
I give, I give them the tango they want
As if at a high-life party,
Spinning them with flair
Ready to go with anyone.

Boys, I am a singer
Because I whistle this song to you,
I have the look and the emotion,
What I have from that parrot,
And furthermore, I don’t have
The… tone
To sing in four keys,
It’s clear now, mate,
It comes from the heritage of Bartolo.

La flauta de Bartolo by Domingo Sciaraffia

La flauta de Bartolo is a Tango written by Domingo Sciaraffia and composed by Domingo Sciaraffia.

Story behind the Tango La flauta de Bartolo

“La flauta de Bartolo” translates to “Bartolo’s Flute” in English, a title that carries a metaphorical significance within the Tango. The lyrics introduce us to a self-assured, proud singer from San Telmo, a historic district in Buenos Aires known for its rich cultural and artistic heritage. This character claims a deep-rooted connection to traditional musical forms, specifically Tango and Milonga, and expresses a disdain for more modern musical styles like Boogie-woogies and boleros. His identity is tightly linked to local figures such as Alfonso and Bartolo, suggesting a community deeply connected through music.

Symbolism of La flauta de Bartolo

The “flute” in the title likely symbolizes traditional music and its enduring appeal. Bartolo’s flute, with its “sonorous accent,” could represent the soul and voice of the barrio (neighborhood), resonating through time. Phrases like “Nadie a mí me pisa el poncho” (No one steps on my poncho) evoke a sense of pride and defiance, which is a recurring theme in Tango lyrics, reflecting the gritty, resilient spirit of the porteños (residents of Buenos Aires). The mention of dancing styles “El zapatín del pañuelo” emphasizes the importance of classic dance elements, tying the past with the present.