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.
Los ejes de mi carreta is a Tango written by Atahualpa Yupanqui and composed by Atahualpa Yupanqui.
“Los ejes de mi carreta” tells the story of a person who embraces a simple, unhurried life, indifferent to the opinion of others who see him as neglectful. The protagonist chooses to leave the wheels of his cart ungreased, valuing the rhythmic sound they make over a smooth, noiseless ride. This essentially reflects a life philosophy that prioritizes personal satisfaction and the beauty in simplicity over conformity and societal expectations.
The ungreased wheels of the cart symbolize nonconformity and a purposeful acceptance of life’s imperfections. The sound of the cart is a metaphor for the noise or the ‘music’ that accompanies one’s journey through life. Choosing not to silence this music by greasing the wheels suggests a desire to live authentically and to find joy in the little things. Key phrases such as “porque no engraso los ejes” express the central theme of resisting societal pressures and declaring autonomy in choosing what brings happiness.
The tango was composed in 1947, a period in Argentina characterized by social and political upheaval. This was a time when traditional rural and urban lifestyles were clashing, illustrating the tension between modernization and maintaining cultural identity. Located in Buenos Aires, a melting pot of cultures, the song draws on the influences of the Argentine countryside and its people, the gauchos, who are known for their hardworking and independent nature. Through this lens, the song becomes a cultural commentary on the struggles of everyday Argentinians, capturing the soulful essence of a nation caught between progress and tradition.
Atahualpa Yupanqui was an influential Argentine singer-songwriter, renowned for his contributions to folk music and his role in preserving the cultural narratives of rural Argentina.