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Navegante (Vito Dumas)

Navegante (Vito Dumas) is a Tango written by Jaime Yanin and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1943. The Tango Navegante (Vito Dumas) is written by Jaime Yanin, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Navegante (Vito Dumas) with the singer Roberto Rufino.
“Navegante (Vito Dumas)” translates to “Navigator (Vito Dumas)” in English. This piece of music captures the indomitable spirit of Vito Dumas, the legendary Argentine sailor, whose courage and perseverance led him across tumultuous seas. The melodies weave a tale of adventure and solitude, echoing the vastness of the ocean and the resilience of a solitary navigator steering through life’s unpredictable currents.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Roberto Rufino

Singer

José Horacio Staffolani

Author

Jaime Yanin

Composer

1943/8/5

Date

Roberto Rufino
Roberto Rufino
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Navegante (Vito Dumas)

This is the translation of the Tango “Navegante (Vito Dumas)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Navegante (Vito Dumas)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Navegante (Vito Dumas)

Buenos Aires…
Se engalana majestuoso de esplendor,
El blanco y el azul, flamea bajo el sol
La enorme multitud entona esta canción.
Vito Dumas, navegante, solitario capitán
Tu brújula es llegar, tu norte es el timón,
Acero y voluntad tu corazón.

El límite del mundo, cielo, mar y luz
Se mece en lo profundo del abismo azul.
Más fuerte que titán,
Más fuerte que el dolor
Confiado y sin temor, bogando va…
Se acerca la tormenta, agua, viento y mar
Enfila su goleta, en lucha desigual,
Arrecia el temporal,
Pequeño es su timón
Lo alienta sin cesar un gran amor…

De un polo al otro polo, resonando va
El nombre más glorioso que nos dio la mar,
Hazañas sin igual, proezas de emoción
La voz del corazón cantando está.
La luz de las estrellas y la Cruz del Sur
Titilan aun más bellas en su noche azul,
La ausencia de un querer
Se agranda en el soñar
El beso maternal, volver, volver…

English lyrics of the Tango "Navegante (Vito Dumas)"

Buenos Aires…
Dresses up majestically in splendor,
The white and blue, waving under the sun,
The huge crowd sings this song.
Vito Dumas, sailor, solitary captain,
Your compass is to reach, your north is the helm,
Steel and willpower in your heart.

The edge of the world, sky, sea, and light
Rocks in the depths of the blue abyss.
Stronger than a titan,
Stronger than pain,
Confident and fearless, rowing he goes…
The storm approaches, water, wind, and sea
He steers his schooner, in an unequal fight,
The storm intensifies,
Small is his helm,
Great love encourages him continually…

From pole to pole, resounding goes
The most glorious name the sea gave us,
Unmatched feats, deeds of emotion
The voice of the heart is singing.
The starlight and the Southern Cross
Twinkle even more beautifully in his blue night,
The absence of a love
Grows in dreaming,
The maternal kiss, return, return…

Navegante (Vito Dumas) by

Navegante (Vito Dumas) is a Tango written by and composed by Jaime Yanin.

Story behind the Tango Navegante (Vito Dumas)

The tango “Navegante (Vito Dumas)” paints the extraordinary nautical journey of Vito Dumas, a renowned Argentine sailor. With vivid imagery, the lyrics celebrate his solo maritime adventures, emphasizing qualities like courage, determination, and the eternal human spirit. The focus on Dumas’ solitary expedition across the oceans speaks to themes of heroism and personal triumph over nature’s vast, untamed forces.

Symbolism of Navegante (Vito Dumas)

The tango relies heavily on symbolic elements such as “brújula” (compass), “timón” (rudder), and “Cruz del Sur” (Southern Cross), which collectively symbolize guidance, direction, and celestial navigation. “Acero y voluntad” (steel and will) symbolize Dumas’ resilience against the fierce, unpredictable elements. The juxtaposition of “cielo, mar y luz” (sky, sea, and light) with “tormenta, agua, viento y mar” (storm, water, wind, and sea) underscores the dual nature of the sailor’s world as both beautiful and perilous.

Navegante (Vito Dumas) in historic Context

Written in 1943 in Buenos Aires, amidst WWII, the tango reflects a period where exploration and courage were greatly admired as symbols for overcoming adversity. The performance aligns with Argentina’s oceanic legacy and its cultural admiration for maritime feats. Buenos Aires, depicted flourishing in “bajo el sol” (under the sun), is metaphorically linked to Dumas’ vessel, representing national pride and innovation during challenging times. This timing embeds the work with a sense of hope and resilience.

Vito Dumas: Contextual Overview

Vito Dumas was a legendary Argentine sailor, famed for his solo circumnavigation of the Southern Ocean, an impressive feat of bravery and skill immortalized in both sea lore and musical culture.