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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.
Me gusta bailar milonga is a Tango written by Pintín Castellanos and composed by Pintín Castellanos.
“Me gusta bailar milonga” presents a vibrant tapestry that weaves together the passion for dancing the milonga, a form of music and dance that originated in the Rio de la Plata areas of Argentina and Uruguay. The lyrics, charged with unfiltered joy and pride, narrate the affection and value the narrator holds for local traditions and social connections. This piece resonates with the sense of belonging and communal celebration typical to neighborhood gatherings, particularly in Argentine milongas where tango and milonga dances are seen not just as performances but as communal, participatory experiences.
The symbolism in the lyrics of “Me gusta bailar milonga” deeply reflects Argentina’s cultural soul where dance and music articulate the everyday rhythms of life. The repeated phrases “A mí me gusta…” (I like to…) emphasize personal joys found in these communal artistic expressions. The author’s choice of the words “con corte” (with cut) suggests the sharp, precise nature of milonga dance moves, but metaphorically highlights how one navigates life’s rhythms—deliberately and keenly. The mention of “tango, candombe, and milongón” enriches the narrative by implicating the broader cultural palette from which Argentines draw their identity.
Recorded on December 28, 1944, during an era when Buenos Aires was flourishing as the globe’s tango capital, “Me gusta bailar milonga” mirrors the high spirits of the time. The era was marked by the golden age of Argentine tango, when tango music and dances were being incorporated into worldwide domains. The longing to retain cultural uniqueness amid global exchanges speaks through the lyrics, signaling a blend of affectionate defiance and pride, a tribute to local artistry facing internationalization.
Pintín Castellanos was an influential Argentine musician and composer known for his deep affinity with traditional South American musical forms, especially tango.