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Malón de ausencia

Malón de ausencia is a Malambo written by Edmundo Rivero and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1958. The Malambo Malón de ausencia is written by Edmundo Rivero, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Malón de ausencia with the singer Roberto Goyeneche, Ángel Cárdenas.
The name “Malón de ausencia” translates to “Raid of Absence” in English. This poignant title evokes the overwhelming surge of emotions that accompany the void left by a loved one, akin to an unexpected ambush on the heart. It captures the turmoil and longing that flood the soul, a dance of nostalgia and yearning intertwined within each note.

Malambo

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche, Ángel Cárdenas

Singer

Edmundo Rivero

Author

Edmundo Rivero

Composer

1958/12/16

Date

Roberto Goyeneche, Ángel Cárdenas
Roberto Goyeneche, Ángel Cárdenas
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Malambo Malón de ausencia

This is the translation of the Malambo “Malón de ausencia ” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Malambo “Malón de ausencia ” have been done with AI.

Letra del Malambo Malón de ausencia

Al ver el campo dormido
vuelven a mi mente fresca
recuerdos de las patriadas
y se hace carne la idea
el golpetear del salvaje
sobre su boca grosera
ululando en alaridos
para imponer su presencia,
quemando sembraos y ranchos,
llevando chinas y haciendas.

A lo lejos se divisa
de la pampa la ancha huella
y el redoblar de pezuñas
al incrustarse en la tierra.
La lanza firme en el brazo,
bien arriba la bandera,
y el ruido ensordecedor
del potro en loca carrera,
ganando campo y distancias
hacia la muerte señera.

Al ver al campo dormido
vuelven a mi mente fresca
el recuerdo de una china,
de un rancho y la noche aquella,
que con mis pilchas y el zaino
me alisté para la guerra,
¡amalhaya lagrimones!
que brotan de mi conciencia,
yo que he aguantao al indiaje
no aguanto un malón de ausencia.

English lyrics of the Malambo "Malón de ausencia "

When I see the sleeping fields
fresh memories return to me
of the patriot past, and the idea
takes flesh as the wild ones’
pounding lashes upon their brutal lips,
howling their cries to assert presence,
burning fields and huts,
taking women and cattle.

In the distance, one sees
the wide trail of the plains
and the pounding hooves
as they embed in the earth.
The spear steady in the hand,
the flag raised high,
and the deafening noise
of the horse in a mad rush,
flying through fields and distances
toward the solitary death.

When I see the sleeping fields
fresh memories return to me
of a woman, a hut, and that night,
when with clothes and the bay,
I prepared for war,
oh cursed tears!
that spring from my conscience,
I who have endured the natives
can’t endure an absence raid.

Malón de ausencia by Unknown Author

Malón de ausencia is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Edmundo Rivero.

Story behind the Tango Malón de ausencia

The tango “Malón de ausencia” paints a vivid picture of nostalgia and longing, rooted deeply in the Argentine landscape and history. It reflects on historical raids, known as ‘malones’, undertaken by indigenous groups against settlers in the Pampas. The lyrics evoke memories of these tumultuous times, intertwining personal loss with a broader historical context, where the protagonist recalls a past of conflict and an absence that haunts them more profoundly than past battles.

Symbolism of Malón de ausencia

The lyrics are rich in symbolism, with the “malón” representing not just physical raids from the past but also the invasion of personal memories and emotions. Key phrases like “quemando sembraos y ranchos” and “llevando chinas y haciendas” symbolize the destruction and loss caused during these incursions. The vivid imagery of “lanzas” and “redoblar de pezuñas” enhances the urgency and chaos of these moments. Furthermore, the metaphor of a “malón de ausencia” cleverly captures the overwhelming and unstoppable rush of feelings that afflicts the narrator more than any physical threat.

Malón de ausencia in historic Context

Set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during 1958, “Malón de ausencia” taps into the socio-historical fabric of the nation, reflecting upon the extensive history of conflict between settlers and native groups, especially in the rural Pampas. This era was marked by a complex interplay of modernity and tradition, where artistic expressions like tango explored personal and collective identities amidst changing cultural landscapes. The use of historical references to the malones roots the song in a poignant context of national memory and personal sentiment.

Edmundo Rivero

Edmundo Rivero was an Argentine tango singer and composer, renowned for his deep, expressive voice and his role in popularizing the works of many tango artists. His contributions left a lasting impact on the tango music scene.