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Mulata

Mulata is a Milonga [Milonga Candombe] written by Roberto Nievas Blanco and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1944. The Milonga [Milonga Candombe] Mulata is written by Roberto Nievas Blanco, Miguel Caló has recorded Mulata with the singer Raúl Berón.
“Mulata” translates to “Mulatto Woman” in English, evoking a vivid tapestry of cultural fusion and allure. This name embodies a dance of heritage, where African and European rhythms entwine in a symphony of grace and passion. It captures the essence of an identity that dances between worlds, celebrating the beauty of diversity and strength.

Milonga [Milonga Candombe]

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raúl Berón

Singer

Roberto Nievas Blanco

Author

Roberto Nievas Blanco

Composer

1944/6/22

Date

Raúl Berón
Raúl Berón
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga [Milonga Candombe] Mulata

This is the translation of the Milonga [Milonga Candombe] “Mulata” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga [Milonga Candombe] “Mulata” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga [Milonga Candombe] Mulata

Mulata, de piel bronceada

Mulata, la niña, de triste mirar,

Aunque estés riendo

Tu alma está llorando,

Pues está penando

Por un triste amor.



Mulata, de piel bronceada

Mulata, la niña, y el dolor…



Mulata…



Mulata está enamorada

De un blanco que la llevó,

Pero su piel y su alma

Son de distinto color.

El blanco también la quiere

Con todo su corazón,

Pero Mulata, a su negro

No quiere hacerle traición.



Mulata ya está en el cielo

Viviendo su eterno amor,

Cubierto con tules blancos

Su cuerpo con luz de sol.

El blanco…

A la casa del Señor,

A vivir aquel romance

Ambos del mismo color.



Mulata…



Coro:

Mulata, la niña, de triste mirar…

Mulata, la niña, de triste mirar…

English lyrics of the Milonga [Milonga Candombe] "Mulata"

Mulata, with sun-kissed skin

Mulata, young girl with a sorrowful gaze,

Though you are laughing

Your soul is crying,

For it is suffering

Over a sad love.

Mulata, with sun-kissed skin

Mulata, young girl, and the pain…

Mulata…

Mulata is in love

With a white man who took her,

But her skin and her soul

Are of a different color.

The white man loves her too

With all his heart,

But Mulata, to her black man

Does not want to be untrue.

Mulata is now in heaven

Living her eternal love,

Covered with white veils

Her body bathed in sunlight.

The white man…

To the house of the Lord,

To live that romance

Both of the same color.

Mulata…

Chorus:
Mulata, young girl with a sorrowful gaze…

Mulata, young girl with a sorrowful gaze…

Mulata by Roberto Nievas Blanco

Mulata is a Tango written by Roberto Nievas Blanco and composed by Roberto Nievas Blanco.

Story behind the Tango Mulata

Mulata tells a poignant story of an interracial romance fraught with societal pressures and internal conflicts. The lyrics portray a mulata, a woman of mixed African and European descent, who falls in love with a white man. Despite his genuine emotions towards her, their relationship is complicated by racial differences. The usage of the word ‘Mulata’ itself calls attention to her racial identity, which plays a central role in the narrative and her inner turmoil. The song traces her struggle between her affection for her white lover and her loyalty to her black roots, eventually finding solace only in death, suggesting a tragic escape from societal constraints.



Symbolism of Mulata

The term ‘Mulata’ serves as a powerful symbol within the song, evoking both the beauty and the pain associated with mixed heritage in a society marked by racial divisions. Key phrases such as “de piel bronceada” (of bronzed skin) and “Tu alma está llorando” (Your soul is crying) highlight her external appearance and internal torment, respectively. These phrases underscore the disconnect between her emotional state and societal perceptions, further emphasized by her ultimate move to the “casa del Señor” (the house of the Lord), signifying a death that unifies her transcendentally with her love regardless of color.



Mulata in historic Context

The song was recorded in 1944, a period when Argentina was still grappling with issues of race and identity. At this time, the depiction of mixed-race relationships in art reflected broader social dialogues about race. The narrative, set against this backdrop, challenges the racial norms of its time, highlighting the profound impacts of racial discrimination on personal relationships and individual identity. The tragic resolution in ‘Mulata’ might resonate as a commentary on the era’s harsh racial realities, where true love is not free from societal prejudices and constraints.



Roberto Nievas Blanco

Roberto Nievas Blanco was an impactful figure in the Tango music scene, known for deeply emotional compositions that often explored complex themes.