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Mamboreta

Mamboreta is a Tango written by María Isolina Godard and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1950. The Tango Mamboreta is written by María Isolina Godard, Edgardo Donato has recorded Mamboreta with the singer Carlos Almada.
“Mamboreta,” which translates to “a small insect” in English, evokes the gentle flutter of life in a vibrant, hidden world. It dances within the shadows, whispering secrets of resilience and the magic of nature’s quiet strength. This piece of music captures the essence of its namesake, inviting us to listen closely to the symphony of the unnoticed.

Tango

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Carlos Almada

Singer

Francisco García Jiménez

Author

María Isolina Godard

Composer

1950/7/7

Date

Carlos Almada
Carlos Almada
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mamboreta

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

Letra del Tango Mamboreta

Yo la conocí a ‘Mamboretá’
en el barrio aquel de la niñez,
con su pena cruel
de no tener mamá…
ni conocer
otro consuelo que llorar.
Pobre huerfanita, triste flor,
era su madrastra la impiedad.
Carne del dolor,
ni un nombre se te dio:
fue nada más
que la infeliz ‘Mamboretá’…

¡Linda mujer que en esta noche
triunfando hace derroche
de lujo y de placer!
Sólo yo sé que eres aquélla,
y el brillo de tu estrella
no haré palidecer.

Por el milagro, la copa quiero alzar:
¡hoy es Alondra quien fue Mamboretá!
Nada pregunto ni sospecho,
¡no sé lo que habrás hecho
cansada de llorar!

Que otro te condene… Ya no sé
dónde acaba el bien y empieza el mal…
Yo tan sólo sé
la trágica verdad
de tu niñez
ensombrecida de orfandad.
Puede ser locura tu placer,
puede ser tu lujo un sol fugaz;
pero Dios te da
desquite de tu ayer;
¡sueño feliz
de la infeliz ‘Mamboretá’!

English lyrics of the Tango "Mamboreta"

I met her as ‘Mamboretá’
in that childhood neighborhood,
with her cruel sorrow
of not having a mom…
or knowing
any other comfort than to cry.
Poor little orphan, sad flower,
her stepmother was cruelty itself.
Flesh of pain,
not even a name was given to you:
you were just
the unhappy ‘Mamboretá’…

Beautiful woman who tonight
triumphantly indulges
in luxury and pleasure!
Only I know that you are the one,
and I won’t let the shine of your star
fade away.

For the miracle, I want to raise my glass:
today’s Alondra was once Mamboretá!
I ask nothing nor suspect,
I don’t know what you’ve done
tired of crying!

Let others judge you… Now I don’t know
where good ends and evil begins…
I only know
the tragic truth
of your childhood
shadowed by orphanhood.
Your pleasure may be madness,
your luxury may be a fleeting sun;
but God gives you
revenge for your past;
a happy dream
for the unhappy ‘Mamboretá’!

Mamboreta by Francisco García Jiménez

Mamboreta is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by María Isolina Godard.


Story behind the Tango Mamboreta

The Tango “Mamboreta” narrates the heart-wrenching journey of a girl nicknamed ‘Mamboretá’ from her painful childhood in a neighborhood reminiscent of her innocent years, through to her transformation into a woman of allure and grandeur. The lyrics recount the emotional torment of her having no mother or comfort other than tears, framed within the harsh life of an orphan shadowed by misery and devoid of even a proper name. The transformation of Mamboretá into a radiant figure, Alondra, depicts a dramatic shift from sorrow to a celebrated semblance of pleasure and luxury in her adult life.


Symbolism of Mamboreta

The name ‘Mamboretá’ itself is symbolic, referencing a humble and struggling beginning, perhaps symbolic of a small creature or entity facing huge life challenges. Transitioning to ‘Alondra’, meaning lark in English, symbolizes rising above and singing through the hardships, akin to the lark that sings as it ascends. The juxtaposition of her tragic youth with her dazzling adulthood underlines a significant theme of transformation and redemption. Phrases like “Carne del dolor” (flesh of pain) and “Puede ser tu lujo un sol fugaz” (your luxury might be a fleeting sun) poignantly emphasize the ephemeral nature of her newfound joy and possible internal suffering despite external changes.


Mamboreta in historic Context

Recorded in 1950, a period post-World War II where Argentina saw significant political and social changes, “Mamboreta” reflects the broader narrative of struggle and resilience. The era was marked by the rise of Peronism, which focused on social justice and elevating the underprivileged. This cultural backdrop could resonate with Mamboretá’s story of overcoming her dire circumstances, mirroring the societal shifts towards rectifying inequality and embracing transformative journeys.


Francisco García Jiménez

Francisco García Jiménez was a renowned Argentine writer and lyricist, celebrated for his deep and evocative Tango lyrics that often explored themes of love, sorrow, and societal issues.