Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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 payanca is a Tango written by Jesús Fernández Blanco and composed by Augusto Berto.
La payanca” narrates the experiences of a protagonist who succinctly reminisces about his youthful adventures, characterized by romantic conquests and heartfelt passions wrapped in the melodies of his songs. The primary themes woven through the lyrics are nostalgic reflection on youth, the exhilarating freedom and intensity of romantic love, and deep longing for the passionate days now gone. The use of “payanca,” a term for a kind of playful dance in the Tango community, symbolizes his youthful spirit and romantic escapades.
The recurring symbol in this tango is “payanca,” which connotes more than just a playful dance; it encapsulates youth, passion, and a carefree love life that the singer longs to return to. Phrases like “payanca de amor” and “payanquita de mis amores” elevate this playful dance to a metaphor for the singer’s romantic ventures. Through vivid imagery like “Mil bocas como una flor de juventud, supe besar,” the lyrics portray a time of abundant and unrestrained love akin to kissing thousands of youthful, blooming lips.
La payanca, penned in 1954, appears to reflect the cultural ethos of post-war Argentina, a period marked by emerging modernization yet still strongly tethered to traditions like Tango, which epitomized the intertwining of passion and melancholy. This song utilizes personal emotional experiences, typical of Tango, to capture broader societal sentiments of longing and nostalgia which were pronounced during this era of rapid sociopolitical changes.
Jesús Fernández Blanco, an influential figure in the Tango scene, was renowned for his ability to intertwine profound emotional narratives with traditional Tango rhythms, encapsulating the essence of Argentine culture and passion.