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Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)

Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) is a Tango written by Pintín Castellanos and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1958. The Tango Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) is written by Pintín Castellanos, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) with the singer Jorge Valdez.
“Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos),” or “Nuances and Tough Guys (Neighborhood of the Brave),” captures the essence of a vibrant community pulsating with character. The title evokes images of lively streets where every shadow tells a story and every corner holds the echoes of those who dared to shape their own fate. This piece celebrates the spirit and resilience of a neighborhood that thrives on its boldness and charm.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Jorge Valdez

Singer

Pintín Castellanos

Author

Pintín Castellanos

Composer

1958/6/12

Date

Jorge Valdez
Jorge Valdez
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) – 1958/6/12 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) – 1941/3/20 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)

This is the translation of the Tango “Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)

Barrio, que sentís la emoción del ayer

Al recordar, broncas de ley,

Al viejo barrio mío, Palermo tan querido

Quiero con mi canto llegar hasta vos,

Y así volcar todo mi ardor

¡Barrio!, ¿Qué tenés?

Que hacés vibrar mi corazón.



Evocación triste y sentimental,

Ya tus nyanzas y malevos

No volverán jamás.

Glorias de ayer

Hoy, qué cambiado estoy,

Barrio viejo, mi Palermo

Me da pena el recordar.



Barrio San Martín, el orgullo sos vos

Por mantener la tradición,

Al viejo barrio mío, Palermo tan querido

Junto a tus paredes el taita feroz,

Se acomodó para pelear,

Y con su facón

Hasta la cana hizo aflojar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)"

Neighborhood, feeling the emotions of yesterday

When memories recall, the law of disputes,

To my old neighborhood, so dear Palermo

I want to reach you with my song,

To pour out all my fervor

Neighborhood! What is it in you?

That makes my heart vibrate.

Evocation sad and sentimental,

Your charms and tough guys

Will never return.

Glories of yesterday

Today, how changed I am,

Old neighborhood, my Palermo

It pains me to remember.

San Martin neighborhood, the pride is you

For maintaining the tradition,

To my old neighborhood, so beloved Palermo

Alongside your walls, the fierce old man

Settled in to fight,

And with his knife,

Even made the cops back down.

Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) by Pintín Castellanos

Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) is a Tango written by Pintín Castellanos and composed by Pintín Castellanos.



Story behind the Tango Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)

The lyrics of “Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)” by Pintín Castellanos expresses deep nostalgia and sorrow for the historical changes in the neighborhood of Palermo, Buenos Aires. The song serves as a tribute to the old barrio, evoking memories of fierce disputes and the tough personalities that once characterized the area. The narrator’s emotional connection to Palermo is palpable as he laments the neighborhood’s evolution over time, yearning for the days that have sadly slipped away.



Symbolism of Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos)

The symbolism in the tango hinges on key phrases such as “Nyanzas y malevos” and “broncas de ley”. Nyanzas, referring to young, agile dancers, paired with “malevos”, slang for tough, streetwise men, evoke imagery of a vibrant, raw, and somewhat dangerous youth culture in Palermo. “Broncas de ley” symbolizes the lawful disputes or altercations traditional to the neighborhood’s identity. Together, these expressions paint a picture of a once fierce yet respectable society, now softened or lost with time, reflecting the essence of the societal and generational changes the narrator mourns.



Nyanzas y malevos (Barrio de guapos) in historic Context

The song was composed in 1958, a period marked by significant social and political changes in Argentina. During this era, the country was experiencing transformations which affected local traditions and cultures. The reminiscence of the traditional Palermo, known for its “nyanzas” and “malevos”, is juxtaposed against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing society. These lyrics speak to a universal theme of cultural preservation amidst inevitable change, reflecting on how neighborhoods evolve and the sentimental pain that often accompanies these shifts.



Pintín Castellanos

Pintín Castellanos was a celebrated Argentine tango musician known for his deeply nostalgic and culturally rich compositions.