Mantelito blanco

Mantelito blanco is a Vals written by Nicanor Molinare and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1944. The Vals Mantelito blanco is written by Nicanor Molinare, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Mantelito blanco with the singer Armando Moreno.

“Mantelito blanco,” meaning “Little White Tablecloth,” evokes an image of innocence and simplicity. This piece, reminiscent of a tender Tango, drapes over the soul like a delicate covering, suggesting moments of quiet reflection and cherished memories. As its notes dance gracefully, it captures the essence of intimate gatherings and the purity of heartfelt connections.

Vals

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Nicanor Molinare

Author

Nicanor Molinare

Composer

1944/7/20

Date

Armando Moreno

Enrique Rodríguez

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Mantelito blanco

This is the translation of the Vals “Mantelito blanco” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Mantelito blanco” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Mantelito blanco

Mantelito blanco de la humilde mesa
En que compartimos el pan familiar,
Mantelito blanco hecho por mi madre
En horas de invierno, de nunca acabar.

Y en sus dibujos, figuras pequeñas
Avecitas locas que quieren volar,
Labor de mi madre en aquellas noches
Que junto a mi cuna, me enseñó a rezar.

Hay dos letras grandes en el mantelito,
Letras veneradas que he de recordar,
Son las iniciales de mis dos viejitos
Ausentes por siempre, por siempre jamás.

English lyrics of the Vals "Mantelito blanco"

White tablecloth of the humble table
Where we shared the family bread,
White tablecloth made by my mother
In endless winter hours.

And in its designs, small figures
Crazy little birds that want to fly,
Work of my mother on those nights
As she taught me to pray by my cradle.

There are two large letters on the tablecloth,
Venerated letters that I must remember,
They are the initials of my old folks
Forever absent, for eternity.

Mantelito blanco by Nicanor Molinare

Mantelito blanco is a Tango written and composed by Nicanor Molinare.

Story behind the Tango Mantelito blanco

“Mantelito blanco,” which translates to “little white tablecloth,” is a poignant reflection on familial bonds, nostalgia, and the symbolism embedded in everyday objects. The lyrics evoke the image of a humble white tablecloth that adorned the family table where the bread was shared. This tablecloth, crafted by the narrator’s mother during the endless winter hours, becomes a vessel of memories and emotions, connecting the past with the present through the intricate narratives woven into its fabric.

Symbolism of Mantelito blanco

The white tablecloth in the song symbolizes purity and the sanctity of family traditions. The “small figures” and “crazy little birds” wanting to fly away, embroidered into the cloth, represent aspirations, freedom, and perhaps the flights of childhood fantasies. The act of the mother teaching her child to pray beside the cradle further deepens the cloth’s symbolism, intertwining religious and familial education. The initials of the parents on the tablecloth signify a lasting presence and remembrance, a homage to their eternal influence even in their physical absence.