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.
Mala junta is a Tango written by Juan Velich and composed by Pedro Laurenz.
“Mala junta,” which translates to “Bad Company” in English, narrates the story of a person lamenting the downfall of a loved one led astray by poor influences. Through its lyrics, the tango portrays deep emotions of grief, betrayal, and the longing for former innocence. The protagonist recalls the past life filled with hope and dreams, which is now overshadowed by a life of despair caused by the individual’s bad choices and the influence of deceitful companions.
The tango is rich with symbolic language that accentuates its emotional depth. Phrases like “níveas alas” (snow-white wings) symbolize purity and innocence lost, while “en la fiebre loca de mentidas galas” (in the crazy fever of lying galas) illustrates a life misled into hollow luxury and debauchery. The repeated line “Por tu mala junta te perdiste” (Because of your bad company, you got lost) underscores the central theme of being led astray by negative influences.
Recorded in 1985, during a politically tumultuous period in Argentina’s history, “Mala junta” reflects a societal commentary on the impact of one’s environment and associations. This was a time when Argentina was reeling economically and socially from the effects of military dictatorship and transitioning into a democratic period. The lyrics may subtly mirror the collective sentiment of loss and the longing for a return to better days, mirrored by the individual story of lost innocence and the call for redemption.
Juan Velich was a notable tango lyricist whose works often delve deeply into themes of love, loss, and societal reflections.