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 guitarrera is a Tango written by Rafael Dadino and composed by Francisco Brancatti.
The tango “La guitarrera” compellingly narrates a tale of passion and yearning, centered on the enigmatic figure of the guitar player, often referred to as “guitarrera.” The protagonist expresses an intense dependence on the guitarrera’s voice and music, which he describes as indispensable for living out of the shadows—a metaphor that may suggest a life devoid of vibrance or meaning without her song. The lyrics revolve around the emotional sustenance that the protagonist draws from the guitarrera’s musical expressions.
Symbolically, “La guitarrera” embodies more than just a woman playing the guitar; she represents a source of light and life, alluded to through phrases like “no me niegues tu fulgor” (do not deny me your glow). Her eyes are compared to the sharp edge of a knife, potent and possibly dangerous, yet alluring. Each mention of her—her voice, her eyes, her lips—serves to weave a layer of mystique and reverence around her character. The guitarrera not only impacts the physical space with her presence but permeates the heart and soul of the protagonist, signifying deep emotional resonance and influence. Her singing, likened to multiple guitars in action, emphasizes her powerful, enveloping presence in the neighborhood or ‘arrabal’, marking her as a heraldic symbol of the community.
Created in 1944 in Argentina, a period when tango was an integral part of the cultural identity, “La guitarrera” taps into the local color and sentiments of Buenos Aires’ barrios or neighborhoods. During this time, tango lyrics often reflected themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, deeply intertwined with the Argentine ethos. This period also saw a fusion of traditional tango with new poetic expressions and musical complexity, reflecting broader social and cultural shifts during and after World War II. The figure of the guitarrera could be seen as a beacon of escapism or emotional solace, resonating with the broader societal need for hope and joy amidst prevailing challenges.
Rafael Dadino, although not as universally renowned as some contemporaries, was a keen observer of human emotions, adeptly weaving them into the fabric of his tango lyrics, making them resonate strongly with his audience.