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 trifulca is a Tango written by Jesús Fernández Blanco and composed by Juan Rezzano.
La trifulca, which translates in English to “The Brawl,” portrays a dramatic confrontation between rivals over a woman’s affection. The lyrics reflect a vivid scene where these rivals, skilled and confident, clashed in a dance hall. The encounter is charged with intensity and is overlaid with a mix of milonga rhythm and personal grievances. The essence of the showdown is captured in the milieu of a social dance setting, where emotions escalate until physical conflict ensues. This altercation is eventually calmed, and paradoxically, the event winds up energizing the milonga more than ever.
The narrative of La trifulca is rich in symbolism. The “flor codiciada” (coveted flower) symbolizes the woman desired by both men, representing both good and evil, suggesting her allure and the potential destruction her affection might engender. The intense stand-off between the men symbolizes larger themes of honor, love, and rivalry, common in tango lyrics. Furthermore, phrases like “¡Oiga!, dijo el otro, quiero habarlo a la salida,” speak to themes of fate and choice, where each person’s decisions directly impact their destiny, a recurring philosophy seen in tango culture.
Recorded in 1940 in Argentina, La trifulca emerges during a vibrant era for tango, a dance intimately tied to the urban landscape and culture of Buenos Aires. During this period, tango was not simply a musical or dance phenomenon but an expression of deeper societal currents, narrating everyday personal and social dramas against a backdrop of a changing society. The portrayal of a milonga (a social dance event) where passions lead to a brawl encapsulates the intensity and rawness often found in tango halls, reflecting broader themes of passion, pride, and machismo prevalent in that era.
Jesús Fernández Blanco was an influential lyricist in the realm of Argentine tango, known for his adept storytelling through emotive and vivid lyrics.