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La rumbita candombé

La rumbita candombé is a Milonga written by Osvaldo Novarro and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1943. The Milonga La rumbita candombé is written by Osvaldo Novarro, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded La rumbita candombé with the singer Armando Moreno.
“La Rumbita Candombé,” meaning “The Little Rumba Candombe,” is a spirited blend of rhythm and tradition, where cultures dance through time. The name evokes the vibrant pulse of rumba intertwined with the deep, drumming roots of candombe, suggesting a fusion of festive energy and ancestral memory. In this melody, continents meet and celebrate their shared, joyous heartbeat.

Milonga

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Mario Batistella

Author

Osvaldo Novarro

Composer

1943/4/16

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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La rumbita candombé recorded by other Orchestras

La rumbita candombé recorded by other Orchestras

1943/4/16 – Nunca tuvo novio – Pedro Laurenz
1943/4/16 – 24 de Agosto – Pedro Laurenz
1943/4/16 – Adios para siempre – Enrique Rodriguez
1943/4/12 – Mamita – Ricardo Malerba
1943/4/12 – Ropa blanca – Ricardo Malerba
La rumbita candombe – 1942/12/29 – Juan D-Arienzo – Hector Maure
La rumbita candombe – 1943/6/28 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Oscar Serpa
La rumbita candombe – 1943/4/16 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga La rumbita candombé

This is the translation of the Milonga “La rumbita candombé” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “La rumbita candombé” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga La rumbita candombé

Presten todos atención
Que va a empezar,
Esta será la nueva danza
Que tendremos que bailar…
Fue su cuna la ilusión
Que le dio fe,
Por eso es que la llamamos
La negrita candombé.

Así, así, así, así
Así, así, así, así (coro)
A bailar, a cantar
A seguir sin parar,
Así, así, así, así (coro)
Ya se va, ya se fue
La negrita candombé.

El autor de su compás
Es un bongó,
Que al arribar a la Argentina
De una criolla se prendó…
Y es por eso que al vibrar,
Sentimental su ritmo es
Mezcla de rumba
Y candombe federal.

English lyrics of the Milonga "La rumbita candombé"

Pay attention everyone
It’s about to start,
This will be the new dance
That we’ll have to dance…
Its cradle was the illusion
That gave it faith,
That’s why we call it
The little black Candombé.

Like this, like this, like this, like this
Like this, like this, like this, like this (chorus)
To dance, to sing
To keep going nonstop,
Like this, like this, like this, like this (chorus)
It’s leaving, it’s gone
The little black Candombé.

The author of its rhythm
Is a bongo,
That upon arriving in Argentina
Fell in love with a local girl…
And that’s why when it vibrates,
Its rhythm is sentimental
A mix of rumba
And federal Candombé.

La rumbita candombé by Mario Batistella

La rumbita candombé is a Tango written by Mario Batistella and composed by Osvaldo Novarro.



Story behind the Tango La rumbita candombé

“La rumbita candombé” depicts the arrival of a new dance rhythm rooted in cultural fusion, expressing a joyous celebration that encourages everyone to dance and sing ceaselessly. The reference to “La negrita candombé” personifies this dance as a figure bringing the new wave of excitement, linking the song to the heritage and spirit of the Afro-Uruguayan candombé tradition, illustrating a cultural dialogue between African roots and the local context of Argentina.



Symbolism of La rumbita candombé

The candombé rhythm signifies not just a dance but a deeper cultural connection to African roots within the South American context. The “bongó,” a drum typically associated with Afro-Cuban music, symbolizes the Afro-descendant influence – its romantic narrative of falling in love with a local Woman stands as a metaphor for the blending of cultures. This fusion of rumba and candombé elements highlights the adaptation and integration of cultural expressions within Argentina.



La rumbita candombé in historic Context

Recorded in 1943, this tango emerged during a significant era in Argentina when the country was experiencing notable shifts in social and cultural dynamics. The introduction of the candombé rhythmic style into a predominantly European-influenced culture illustrated evolving social acceptance and integration of diverse cultural elements. This period was marked by a broader exposure to different cultural expressions, enabling the popularization of African-influenced music and dance forms in mainstream culture. “La rumbita candombé” resonates as a celebration of this cultural synthesis.



Mario Batistella

Mario Batistella was a notable figure in the Argentinian tango scene, recognized for his contributions as a lyricist who often incorporated culturally rich themes into his works.