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.
In “La payanca”, the narrator reflects on his younger years, filled with charm and attraction, symbolized by his ‘payanca’, which means a kind of knife used by gauchos, here metaphorically indicating his allure and way of weaving through the complexities of love. The lyrics express nostalgia for the times when the narrator could easily win over women’s hearts and was considered a ‘king of love’. The tango reflects on the lost youth and the bittersweet memories of past loves, highlighting emotions of longing and the inevitable passing of time.
The ‘payanca’, a tool emblematic of agility and skill, symbolizes the youthful prowess of the protagonist in his romantic endeavors. Phrases such as “Con mi payanca de amor,” metaphorically signify his charming abilities, which he used to captivate and attract. The repetitive reference to the heart, “pude enlazar su corazón… ¡Su corazón!” underlines the emotional depth and the central role of love in his adventures. The contrast between the vibrant past and the reflective present where the narrator only has the ‘recuerdo’ or memory of the payanca, encapsulates the theme of aging and nostalgia.
“La payanca” was created in 1965, during a time when tango music had established deep roots in Argentinian culture but was also making significant headway internationally. This period was marked by political upheaval and social changes within Argentina, which often influenced the nostalgic and melancholic tones in tango music. Location-wise, given the cultural context of Argentina and its strong association with tango, the lyrics and style reflect the urban sentimentality and romanticized view of personal histories common in Buenos Aires. The mention of love, youth, victory over rivals, and the act of singing ‘mi cantar’ likely reflect the bohemian lifestyle once prevalent in the cafés and streets of Buenos Aires, where tango was both a dance and a way of life.
Jesús Fernández Blanco was an Argentine lyricist renowned for his contributions to the tango genre, encapsulating deep emotional and cultural narratives within his works.