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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.
Milonguita (Esthercita) is a Tango written by Samuel Linnig and composed by Enrique Delfino.
The lyrics of “Milonguita” tell the story of a young girl named Esthercita, once the prettiest girl in Chiclana, a neighborhood known for its vibrant life and perhaps its challenges. She transforms from a young, innocent girl into Milonguita, a woman of the night in the cabarets. The song captures her nostalgic reminiscence and the harsh realities of her choices, or perhaps lack thereof. The pivotal transition from Esthercita to Milonguita reveals a life that shifted from innocence—a girl with sun-kissed braids and a short skirt dreaming in the summer nights—to one darkened by the night life of cabarets and the desires of men.
The transformation of Esthercita to Milonguita symbolizes the loss of innocence and the harsh encounters with life’s darker side. Phrases like “flor de noche y de placer” (flower of night and pleasure) and “flor de lujo y cabaret” (flower of luxury and cabaret) contrast deeply with the youthful image of her “sun-kissed braids.” This dichotomy underscores the societal roles imposed on women and the limited paths available to them. The imagery of wanting to wear ‘percal’ (a simple cotton fabric), expresses a longing for a simpler, perhaps purer, life that is now out of reach, overlaying a poignant sense of regret and loss.
Recorded in 1944, during a period of significant social change in Argentina and global upheaval due to the Second World War, “Milonguita” reflects societal attitudes towards women, nightlife, and the economic realities many faced. The narrative can also be seen as a reflection of the struggle between traditional values and the modernization and urbanization of society, particularly in Buenos Aires. The tango itself, often associated with the underbelly of urban life but also a space of cultural expression, provides a poignant backdrop to this transformation and loss.
Samuel Linnig was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre, capturing the spirit, struggles, and passions of early 20th-century Buenos Aires.