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Leyenda del río

Leyenda del río is a Tango written by Miguel Nijensohn and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1955. The Tango Leyenda del río is written by Miguel Nijensohn, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Leyenda del río with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Leyenda del río,” or “Legend of the River,” evokes the mysterious and timeless whispers of flowing waters. As melodies glide and swirl like currents, they tell stories of love, longing, and lost worlds hidden beneath the shimmering surface. The music captures the soul’s journey, forever entwined with the river’s endless, enchanting dance through time.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Juan Pueblito

Author

Miguel Nijensohn

Composer

1955/12/28

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Leyenda del río

This is the translation of the Tango “Leyenda del río” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Leyenda del río” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Leyenda del río

Nadie olvidó que ella fue como el río:
carita mansa, corazón bravío.
Un mal amor la apartó del camino.
En un remanso se cumplió su destino.

Cuando el río crece
y la luna brilla,
cerca de la orilla
el viento gime y se estremece.
La misma blanca figura
se asoma sobre las aguas,
pero se vuelve a hundir
dejando oír
un grito extraño.
Es la moza aquella
de los ojos claros,
de los sueños raros,
que en las agua turbias buscó un amor…

Nadie olvidó que ella fue como un sueño:
sombra en la niebla, corazón sin dueño.
Un mal amor la apartó de la senda
y junto al río floreció la leyenda…

English lyrics of the Tango "Leyenda del río"

No one forgot that she was like the river:
gentle face, wild heart.
A bad love led her astray.
In a backwater, her fate was met.

When the river swells
and the moon shines,
close to the shore
the wind moans and shudders.
The same white figure
appears above the water,
but then sinks back
letting out
a strange cry.
It is that girl
with the clear eyes,
with the strange dreams,
who in the murky waters sought love…

No one forgot that she was like a dream:
shadow in the fog, heart without an owner.
A bad love led her off the path
and by the river, the legend blossomed…

Leyenda del río by Juan Pueblito

Leyenda del río is a Tango written by Juan Pueblito and composed by Miguel Nijensohn.


Story behind the Tango Leyenda del río

The lyrics of “Leyenda del río” narrate the haunting tale of a young woman likened to a river—gentle in appearance yet fierce at heart. Betrayed by a false love, her life veers tragically off its intended course. The narrative unfolds at a river bend, symbolizing a turning point where her destiny is sealed. The imagery conjured by the rising river and shimmering moonlight on the water emphasizes nature’s involvement in her ill-fated ending.


Symbolism of Leyenda del río

The river in this tango is emblematic, representing life’s flow and the inescapable currents of fate. The phrase “carita mansa, corazón bravío” (gentle face, wild heart) points to the contrast between external serenity and internal turmoil. The “blanca figura” (white figure) that reappears and submerges reflects the ghostly presence of unresolved spirits and unfulfilled love, emphasizing the profound emotional and supernatural dimensions of the lyrics.


Leyenda del río in historic Context

“Leyenda del río” was penned in Argentina in 1955, a period marked by political tension and social unrest following Juan Perón’s second presidency. In such times, tales of lost love and spiraling fate resonated deeply. The song uses specific cultural symbols like the river— a common theme in Latin American folklore, denoting both geographical and metaphysical boundaries.


Juan Pueblito

Juan Pueblito was an Argentine lyricist known for his evocative storytelling in tango music, reflecting the deep-seated emotions and dramas of everyday Argentine life.