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Maldito tango

Maldito tango is a Tango written by Osmán Pérez Freire and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1927. Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Maldito tango as an instrumental Tango.
“Maldito tango,” or “Cursed Tango,” is a dance of bittersweet echoes and forbidden steps. Each note feels like a whispered secret, a lament for lost loves and desires unspoken. It captures the essence of longing and the torment of passion, where every movement is a battle between the heart’s yearning and the soul’s restraint.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Luis Roldán

Author

Osmán Pérez Freire

Composer

1927/8/25

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Letra del Tango Maldito tango

En un bazar feliz yo trabajaba

nunca sentí deseos de bailar,

hasta que un joven que me enamoraba

llevóme un día con él para tanguear.

Fue mi obsesión el tango de aquel día

en que mi alma con ansia se rindió,

pues al bailar sentí en mi corazón

que una dulce ilusión nació.



Era tan suave la armonía

de aquella extraña melodía

que lleno de gozo sentía

mi corazón soñar.

Igual que en pos de una esperanza,

que al lograrla todo se alcanza,

giraba loca en esa danza

que me enseñaba a amar.



La culpa fue de aquel maldito tango

que mi galán enseñóme a bailar

y que después, hundiéndome en el fango,

me dio a entender que me iba a abandonar.

Mi corazón, de pena dolorido,

consuelo y calma buscó en el cabaret,

mas al bailar sentí en el corazón

que aquella mi ilusión, se fue.



Oyendo aquella melodía

mi alma de pena moría

y lleno de dolor sentía

mi corazón sangrar…

Como esa música domina

con su cadencia que fascina,

fui entonces a la cocaína

mi consuelo a buscar.



Hoy que ya soy espectro del pasado

pido al ajenjo la fuerza de olvidar

mas a mi pobre pecho destrozado

nada hay que pueda su angustia sofocar.

Del cabaret soy una triste mueca,

ya nadie el tango conmigo más bailó

y aquel amor pasó como visión.

Y aquella mi ilusión murió.



Maldito tango que envenena

con su dulzura cuando suena,

maldito tango que me llena

de tan acerba hiel.

El fue la causa de mi ruina,

maldito tango que fascina…

¡Oh tango que mata y domina!

¡Maldito sea el tango aquel!

English lyrics of the Tango "Maldito tango"

In a joyful bazaar, I once worked,
Never felt the urge to dance,
Until a young man who charmed me
Took me one day to tango with him.

That tango became my obsession since,
When my soul surrendered with yearning,
For as I danced, I felt in my heart,
A sweet illusion was born.

So gentle was the harmony
Of that strange melody,
Filled with joy, my heart would dream.
Chasing a hope, as if attaining it meant everything,
Spinning wildly in that dance
That taught me how to love.

It was the fault of that cursed tango
My beau taught me to dance,
Which later, plunging me into the mire,
Made clear he would leave me.
My heart, aching with sorrow,
Sought calm and solace in the cabaret,
But as I danced, I felt in my heart,
That my illusion had gone.

Hearing that melody
My soul died of sorrow,
And filled with pain, I felt
My heart bleed…
Such is the power of the music
With its rhythm that captivates,
I then turned to cocaine
To seek my consolation.

Now I am but a ghost of the past,
Seeking the strength to forget in absinthe,
But nothing can soothe the anguish
Of my shattered heart.
In the cabaret, I’m a sad grimace,
No one dances the tango with me anymore,
And that love passed like a vision.
And that my illusion died.

Cursed tango that poisons
With its sweetness when it sounds,
Cursed tango that fills me
With such bitter gall.
It was the cause of my downfall,
Cursed tango that captivates…
Oh tango that kills and dominates!
Cursed be that tango!

Maldito tango by Luis Roldán

Maldito tango is a Tango written by Luis Roldán and composed by Osmán Pérez Freire.



Story behind the Tango Maldito tango

The song ‘Maldito Tango’ captures a tale of love, obsession, and despair that evolves around the dance of tango. Initially, a young woman indifferent to dancing gets drawn into the depths of passion by a suitor who introduces her to tango. This tango becomes a symbol of her awakening love. However, as the lyrics unfold, the same dance spirals into a symbol of betrayal when her lover abandons her, leading her down a tragic path of seeking solace in nightlife and ultimately addiction, reflecting her incessant quest to fill the void left by lost love.



Symbolism of Maldito tango

The tango in this lyrical piece is laden with symbolism. Initially, it represents a new, thrilling experience that ignites love. However, as the narrative progresses, the tango metamorphoses into a ‘maldito’ or ‘cursed’ element, illustrating the darker side of what was once beautiful. Phrases like “Maldito tango que envenena con su dulzura cuando suena” translate to ‘cursed tango that poisons with its sweetness when it sounds,’ highlighting how something initially sweet became a source of pain. The tango, once a symbol of love, turns into a symbol of ruin and despair, showing how deeply intertwined actions and consequences can be woven into the cultural fabric of tango.



Maldito tango in historic Context

‘Maldito tango’ was recorded in 1927, a period when tango music was intertwined deeply with the social fabric of Argentina, frequently reflecting themes of love, betrayal, and melancholia. The historical backdrop of economic fluctuations and social challenges in Argentina during this era offers a fertile ground for the popularity of tango music, which often served as an escape while also being a mirror reflecting societal issues. Within this context, ‘Maldito tango’ not only captures personal tragedy but also resonates with the broader societal experiences of heartbreak and coping mechanisms, such as turning to nightlife and substances, as reflected in the global upheaval of the time.



Luis Roldán

Luis Roldán, the lyricist of ‘Maldito Tango’, was an influential figure in the tango genre. His works often encapsulated deep emotional narratives that spoke to the societal and personal struggles of his time.