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 madrugada is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and composed by Ángel Maffia.
La madrugada, which translates to “The Dawn” in English, is a poignant piece expressing themes of nostalgia and melancholic introspection. The lyrics depict a lone individual wandering through the night, lost in their thoughts and engulfed by a sense of loss and yearning. The recurring question “¿Qué busco?… ¿Dónde voy?… No sé… No sé…” which means “What am I looking for?… Where am I going?… I don’t know… I don’t know…”, encapsulates the central theme of existential searching and uncertainty.
The night, described as spinning on the clock of the insomniac and sad bell tower, symbolizes the relentless passage of time and the insomniac’s struggle with their memories and sorrows. The reference to a solitary tram “dressed in blue melancholy” personifies the city as a living entity experiencing its own form of sadness, enhancing the poem’s emotional depth. The “ghost of mist” and the “fine penumbra at the café” amplify feelings of isolation and introspection, cloaking the environment in a mysterious and contemplative mood.
Written in 1944 in Argentina, La madrugada captures the essence of post-war Buenos Aires. During this time, the city was a melting pot of emotions and experiences, ranging from the joys of liberation to the deep scars left by conflict. The tango, a deeply cultural dance and music genre of Argentina, was a medium through which the collective sentiments of the period were expressed. The lyrics reflect a common post-war sentiment of searching for meaning in the aftermath, mourning losses, and an overarching feeling of melancholic nostalgia.
Cátulo Castillo was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist and poet, known for his deep and evocative lyrics that frequently touched on themes of love, sorrow, and existentialism.