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La guitarrita

La guitarrita is a Tango written by Eduardo Arolas and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1949. Miguel Caló has recorded La guitarrita as an instrumental Tango.
“La guitarrita,” or “The Little Guitar,” evokes the tender whispers of a small yet spirited instrument. It tells a story of simplicity intertwined with profound emotion, resonating like a gentle breeze over an expansive dance floor. This melody, whether expressed through strings or song, captures the heart’s delicate dance, inviting all who listen to experience its intimate embrace.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gabriel Clausi

Author

Eduardo Arolas

Composer

1949/12/29

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Letra del Tango La guitarrita

Mi guitarrita querida

amiga de mis amores.



Vuelve en la noche hoy, junto a la reja,

el dulce trino; amor de payador,

aroma de jazmín y de glicina,

luna, canción y ella con su amor.

Fue la guitarra así, mi compañera,

la que llenó mis noches de ilusión,

la que alegró mi vida de bohemia,

y encadenó mis sueños a su amor.



Lloré, reí, viví, sufrí,

buscando dulce prenda,

canté, soñé, perdí, gané,

y no encontré la huella.

Al fin triunfé, bebí su amor,

me encariñé a sus trenzas

y la sentí en mi vida

junto a mi corazón.



Como un recuerdo que ha vuelto otra vez,

que yo siempre alenté, que yo siempre soñé.

Hoy te busco como al sueño azul,

con deseo de alcanzar tu amor,

como una imagen que no borraré

la que siempre guardé

y que nunca olvidé

el recuerdo que tu amor me dio,

es nostálgico querer.

English lyrics of the Tango "La guitarrita"

My beloved little guitar,
friend of my loves.

Tonight, by the window, returns
the sweet trill; the love of a troubadour,
scent of jasmine and wisteria,
moon, song, and her with her love.
So, the guitar was my companion,
it filled my nights with illusions,
brightened my bohemian life,
and chained my dreams to its love.

I cried, I laughed, I lived, I suffered,
searching for sweet affection,
I sang, I dreamed, I lost, I won,
and never found the trace.
At last, I triumphed, I drank her love,
I grew fond of her tresses
and felt her in my life
close to my heart.

Like a memory that has returned again,
which I always encouraged, which I always dreamed of.
Today I search for you like a blue dream,
with a desire to reach your love,
like an image I will not erase,
the one I always kept
and never forgot
the memory that your love gave me,
is nostalgic longing.

La guitarrita by Gabriel Clausi

La guitarrita is a Tango written by Gabriel Clausi and composed by Eduardo Arolas.



Story behind the Tango La guitarrita

“La guitarrita,” translated as “The Little Guitar,” is a poetic and melodic expression of deep nostalgia and intimate emotions. Through the lyrics, the little guitar is personified as a dear friend and companion, involved in the narrator’s experiences of love, joy, suffering, and victory. The recurring motif of the little guitar symbolizes a conduit for the protagonist’s emotional journey, capturing moments of personal triumphs and losses through its gentle strums.



Symbolism of La guitarrita

In the symbolism of “La guitarrita,” the guitar itself acts as a powerful emblem of the narrator’s past experiences and emotions. Key phrases like “amiga de mis amores” (friend of my loves) and “mi compañera” (my companion) not only anthropomorphize the instrument but also elevate it to a status of an ever-present partner in both art and life. Furthermore, the blending of natural elements like the moon, jasmine, and song with the guitar highlights a harmonious connection between the artist’s internal state and his environment.



La guitarrita in historic Context

Created in 1949, “La guitarrita” emerges during a prolific era for Tango in Argentina, where it served both as social commentary and emotional outlet. Post World War II, Argentina was marked by rapid industrialization and societal change, leading to a renewed exploration of personal and national identity through art. Clausi’s narrative, embedded with references to bohemian life and romantic pursuits, encapsulates a snapshot of the era’s cultural heartbeat, reflecting the collective yearning for connection and expression within a transforming society.



Gabriel Clausi

Gabriel Clausi was a notable Argentine tango musician, known for his deep compositions that resonated with the emotions of everyday life.