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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.
Marol is a Tango written by Federico Silva and composed by Alberto Nery.
The lyrics of “Marol” weave a poignant narrative focused on a deep longing and nostalgia for a past life in a neighborhood characterized by its nights filled with dark smoke, narrow streets, and rustic scenes. The singer recounts his experiences and connections in this old part of the city, where every corner is filled with memories imbibed with the essence of the local culture, represented through elements like the ‘charquito’ (small puddle) and ‘farol’ (street light). “Marol” refers to a beloved figure from this neighborhood, whose presence and spirit continue to haunt the singer.
The lyrics of “Marol” are steeped in symbolism that captures the essence of nostalgia and loss. The “negro humo” (black smoke), painting the night, symbolizes the murky memories and perhaps the hardships or bleak aspects of the past. This darkness is contrasted with vibrant local imagery like a “Gardel de esquina” (reference to the famous tango singer Carlos Gardel, symbolizing tango culture), “percal florido” (flowered percale, a type of cloth, indicating liveliness), “glicina” (wisteria) and “malvón” (geranium), which imbue the scene with a sense of life and beauty. The repeated invocation of “Marol” emphasizes a deep personal connection and an irretrievable loss, marking her as the embodiment of the neighborhood’s soul, which no longer exists in the present but persists in memory.
Marol was composed in post-war Argentina, a period marked by significant social and economic transformations. The year 1946 was also the beginning of Juan Domingo Perón’s presidency, a time of great political change in Argentina. In this context, “Marol” could be seen as a reflection on the changes sweeping through Argentine society, where old neighborhoods were giving way to new developments, and the traditional ways of life were being overshadowed. The song captures a sense of something beautiful being lost in the wake of modernization and change, depicted through its evocative, almost melancholic remembrance of simpler times and the vivid personalities that colored these experiences.
Federico Silva was a prominent figure in Tango music, known for his deeply emotional style and impactful lyrics that often delve into themes of love, nostalgia, and societal change.