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Magdala

Magdala is a Tango written by Rodolfo Biagi and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1945. The Tango Magdala is written by Rodolfo Biagi, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Magdala with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
“Magdala,” translating to “Tower” in English, carries a sense of strength and history. This name evokes imagery of a steadfast structure standing against the passage of time, resonating with echoes of past stories and emotions. Just as a tower overlooks its surroundings, “Magdala” watches over the heart, holding secrets with a timeless grace.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Francisco Gorrindo

Author

Rodolfo Biagi

Composer

1945/1/24

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Magdala recorded by other Orchestras

Magdala recorded by other Orchestras

1945/1/24 – Yuyo verde – Rodolfo Biagi
1945/1/25 – Raza Criolla (El Taita) – Osvaldo Pugliese
1945/1/25 – Yuyo Verde – Osvaldo Pugliese
1945/1/22 – De seis a siete – Ricardo Tanturi
1945/1/22 – Esta noche al pasar – Ricardo Tanturi
Magdala – 1944/12/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
Magdala – 1945/1/24 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Magdala

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

Letra del Tango Magdala

Santa, más que santa,
Magdalena humilde,
en este ‘via crucis’
al que te llevé,
tu has sido testigo
de todo el fracaso
y has visto en silencio
quebrarse mi fe.

Quise darte todo,
lo que merecías,
y tan solo migas,
te pude ofrecer,
por eso esta noche,
que renuncio a todo,
Magdala perdona,
la última hiel.

Mis manos vacías
sólo apresan sombras,
mis ojos en sombras,
sólo sombras ven.
Y en esta locura
de sombras y muerte,
sellada mi suerte,
espero tu bien.

Que esta noche sea,
para tu martirio,
la última noche,
el punto final.
Y firme mi pulso
le dejé a tus alas,
abiertas las puertas,
de la libertad.

English lyrics of the Tango "Magdala"

Saint, more than a saint,
Humble Magdalene,
in this ‘via crucis’
to which I led you,
you have witnessed
all the failure
and watched in silence
my faith break.

I wanted to give you everything,
what you deserved,
and could only offer crumbs,
so tonight,
when I renounce everything,
forgive, Magdala,
this last bitterness.

My empty hands,
only grasp shadows,
my eyes in shadows,
see only shadows.
And in this madness
of shadows and death,
my fate sealed,
I hope for your good.

May this night be,
for your martyrdom,
the last night,
the final point.
And steady my pulse
I left to your wings,
the doors opened,
to freedom.

Magdala by Francisco Gorrindo

Magdala is a Tango written by Francisco Gorrindo and composed by Rodolfo Biagi.



Story behind the Tango Magdala

The lyrics of “Magdala” paint a poignant scene of repentance and redemption. The narrator reflects on his failures and addresses Magdala as a saintly figure, expressing deep remorse and a desire for her forgiveness. The title “Magdala” refers to Mary Magdalene, a figure from the Christian tradition known for her transformation and redemption, underscoring themes of forgiveness and new beginnings.



Symbolism of Magdala

The lyrics are rich in symbolic imagery, particularly through references to a ‘via crucis’ or ‘Way of the Cross’, leading the listener through a path of suffering towards redemption. The repetitive mentions of “sombras” (shadows) emphasize the narrator’s existential crisis and sense of entrapment in his failed past, while the imagery of hands capturing only shadows and eyes that see only darkness highlight his deep despair. The final stanzas focus on liberation (“abiertas las puertas, de la libertad”), symbolically setting Magdala free from the narrator’s burdens.



Magdala in historic Context

Set against the backdrop of Argentina in 1945, a period marked by significant political and social changes, “Magdala” perhaps echoes the collective sentiment of desiring release from past hardships and hope for renewal. The period post-World War II was a time of reflection and transformation globally, and such a theme resonates in the personal liberation and search for redemption expressed in the Tango.



Francisco Gorrindo

Francisco Gorrindo was an acclaimed lyricist known for his evocative and poetic Tango lyrics.