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La maleva

La maleva is a Tango written by Antonio Buglione and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1967. Héctor Varela has recorded La maleva as an instrumental Tango.
“La Maleva,” translated to English as “The Rogue Woman,” is a dance of shadows and passion. In its melody, we hear the pulse of the streets, the untamed spirit of a woman who defies convention. She moves with fierce independence, her story woven through notes, echoing the eternal tango of resilience and allure.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Mario Pardo

Author

Antonio Buglione

Composer

1967/5/9

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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Rodolfo Biagi – El Yaguarón – 1940/6/19
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La maleva recorded by other Orchestras

La maleva recorded by other Orchestras

1967/5/9 – El marne – Hector Varela
1967/5/15 – Cafetin de Buenos Aires – Miguel Calo
1967/5/15 – Tu piel de jazmin – Miguel Calo
1967/5/16 – La cachila – Hector Varela
1967/5/1 – Sin gritar – Osvaldo Pugliese
La maleva – 1942/10/9 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
La maleva – 1949/7/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La maleva – 1943/8/10 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
La maleva – 1939/3/24 – Rodolfo Biagi – Instrumental
La maleva – 1955/4/19 – Jose Basso – Oscar Ferrari
La maleva – 1967/5/9 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La maleva – 1927/6/3 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Letra del Tango La maleva

Maleva que has vuelto al nido

de tu garufa arrepentida,

ya no sos la mantenida

que deslumbraba en el Pigall;

ya no tenés más berretines

de lujo y milonga,

de vicio y placer.

Volvés a tu vida primera

y la milonguera

vuelve a ser mujer.



Tal vez algún día

oyendo un tango malevo

arderá en tu alma un deseo

que matará el corazón.

Vos, que siempre fuiste

la reina de los festines,

ya no querés copetines,

ni tangos ni bandoneón.



Y ahora de nuevo en tu barrio

y por todos respetada,

viendo tu vieja encantada

con tu regeneración,

dentro de tu corazón

has de pensar que el cariño

tendió su manto de armiño

para abrigarte mejor.

English lyrics of the Tango "La maleva"

Rogue, you’ve returned to the nest
of your regretful wild life,
you are no longer the kept woman
who dazzled in Pigall;
you no longer have those fancy whims
for luxury and tango,
for vice and pleasure.

You return to your early life
and the tango girl
becomes a woman again.

Perhaps one day,
hearing a rogue tango,
a desire will burn in your soul
that will kill the heart.
You, who were always
the queen of the feasts,
no longer want little drinks,
nor tangos nor bandoneón.

And now back in your neighborhood
and respected by everyone,
seeing your old mother delighted
with your regeneration,
inside your heart
you must think that affection
has spread its ermine cloak
to keep you better warmed.

La maleva by Mario Pardo

La maleva is a Tango written by Mario Pardo and composed by Antonio Buglione.



Story behind the Tango La maleva

The lyrics of “La maleva” depict the story of a woman who returns to her roots after living a life filled with luxury, pleasure, and vice. The term “maleva” traditionally refers to someone rebellious or involved in low-life activities, hinting at the woman’s past as being not just misguided but actively involved in a morally dubious lifestyle. This tango reflects her transformation and redemption as she seeks acceptance back into the more humble and respectable life of her origins.



Symbolism of La maleva

“La maleva” is rich in symbolic language. The phrase “has vuelto al nido de tu garufa arrepentida” suggests a return to the ‘nest’, implying a sense of safety, familiarity, and redemption. It contrasts her past life where she was “la mantenida que deslumbraba en el Pigall,” referring to a kept woman dazzling in luxury, likely referring to the infamous Parisian dance hall, which symbolizes her former life of decadence. The conversion from “milonguera” to a respected woman underscores the theme of personal transformation and societal reintegration.



La maleva in historic Context

Tango music and dance originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Argentina, serving as expressions of deeper emotional and societal narratives among the urban lower class. “La maleva”, recorded in 1967, emerges during a period of significant political and social changes in Argentina. The tango, often grappling with themes of loss, nostalgia, and personal upheaval, serves as a reflective cultural expression of these broader societal shifts. This tango, in particular, mirrors the societal expectations of moral conduct and redemption, placing the personal transformation of an individual within the context of broader cultural values of respectability and redemption.



Mario Pardo

Mario Pardo was an Argentine tango lyricist known for his evocative and richly narrative lyrics that often delve into themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms.