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.
La flor del palmar is a Tango written by Jesús Fernández Blanco and composed by Alba Picas.
The song “La flor del palmar” narrates the tale of a joyous entity, symbolized by the flower, which used to sing happily at the edge of a green palm grove. This entity stops singing and laughing due to heartbreak caused by a “blond officer” from a New York ship. A local from the coffee fields, touched by her sorrow, offers a piece of his own heart to see her happy again, suggesting the possibility of love that could heal her pain. This storyline not only traverses the deep emotions of loss and hope but also reflects a selfless offering of love.
The main symbols in “La flor del palmar” include the palm grove, the ship, and the heart. The palm grove represents a tranquil, natural setting that contrasts with the inner turmoil of the ‘flower’. The ship symbolizes departure and the transient nature of some relationships, enhancing the theme of longing and loss. Lastly, the heart represents love’s deep, sometimes painful, always profound nature. The offer to split the heart in two signifies immense sacrifice and the desire to heal another’s pain, elevating the emotional gravity of this poetic exchange.
Recorded in 1957, “La flor del palmar” emerges in a post-war context where themes of love, loss, and recovery were particularly resonant. Argentina in the 1950s was a nation in transition with a dynamic cultural scene. Tango, deeply embedded in Argentine identity, often explored melancholic themes reflecting personal and collective experiences. The reference to a “blond officer” implies international connections, perhaps hinting at the broader global interactions of that era, where individuals often grappled with separations due to travel or conflict.
Jesús Fernández Blanco was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his heartfelt and evocative lyrics.