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Orquestas de mi ciudad

Orquestas de mi ciudad is a Tango written by Francisco Fiorentino and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1944. The Tango Orquestas de mi ciudad is written by Francisco Fiorentino, Miguel Caló has recorded Orquestas de mi ciudad with the singer Raul Iriarte.
“Orquestas de mi ciudad,” or “Orchestras of My City,” captures the vibrant tapestry of urban life through the soulful strains of music. Each note evokes the spirit of bustling streets and the quiet whispers of hidden alleyways, where history and modernity dance in harmony. This piece sings the stories of its people, uniting voices in a timeless symphony of place and memory.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raul Iriarte

Singer

Avlis (Erasmo Silva Cabrera)

Author

Francisco Fiorentino

Composer

1944/1/28

Date

Raul Iriarte
Raul Iriarte
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Orquestas de mi ciudad

This is the translation of the Tango “Orquestas de mi ciudad” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Orquestas de mi ciudad” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Orquestas de mi ciudad

Cuando su voz quiebra el silencio

y van surgiendo acentos de emociones,

la orquesta nos ofrece los compases

de un tango dulzon, secretos sones.

Y vibra el corazón de los violines

y se alegra la boca de los pianos,

alarga el bandoneón un llanto tibio

y el que canta persigue sueños vanos.



Orquestas de mi ciudad,

música, versos sentidos

que mi alma guarda encendidos

y que nunca morirán.

Orquestas de mi ciudad,

en cada barrio una novia,

en cada tango una historia

que se renueva al bailar.

Orquestas de mi ciudad,

compañera de ilusiones,

vas regalando emociones,

orquestas de mi ciudad.

English lyrics of the Tango "Orquestas de mi ciudad"

When her voice breaks the silence

and accents of emotion start to emerge,

the orchestra gives us the rhythms

of a sweet tango, secret sounds.

And the heart of the violins vibrates

and the mouth of the pianos brightens,

the bandoneon extends a warm cry

and the singer chases vain dreams.

Orchestras of my city,

music, heartfelt verses

that my soul keeps alight

and that will never die.

Orchestras of my city,

in every neighborhood a bride,

in every tango a story

that is renewed in dancing.

Orchestras of my city,

companion of illusions,

you keep gifting emotions,

orchestras of my city.

Orquestas de mi ciudad by Avlis (Erasmo Silva Cabrera)

Orquestas de mi ciudad is a Tango written by Avlis (Erasmo Silva Cabrera) and composed by Francisco Fiorentino.



Story behind the Tango Orquestas de mi ciudad

“Orquestas de mi ciudad” paints a vivid picture of the orchestras scattered throughout the city, each echoing the soulful tunes of Tango. The lyrics explore the transformative power of music, particularly Tango, which acts as a conduit for expression and an archive of communal memories. As the orchestras perform, they ignite a range of emotions, from joy to a poignant longing encapsulated by the refrain of a bandoneón. Tango’s essence is captured not just as a dance or musical style but as an emotional journey within the urban setting.



Symbolism of Orquestas de mi ciudad

The primary symbolism in “Orquestas de mi ciudad” revolves around Tango being an animate entity, almost human in its influence and presence. The “corazón de los violines” (heart of the violins) and the “boca de los pianos” (mouth of the pianos) personify the instruments, allowing them to express human emotions through music. The orchestras, through Tango, symbolize constant companions, ‘companions of illusions’, which keeps the spirit of the city alive. This personification elevates the act of playing and listening to Tango from mere performance to a vital emotional discourse within the community.



Orquestas de mi ciudad in historic Context

Recorded in 1944, during an era where Tango music was deeply woven into the fabric of Argentine society, “Orquestas de mi ciudad” reflects the resiliency and cultural dynamism of Buenos Aires post-World War II. During this time, Tango orchestras served not just for entertainment but as custodians of cultural expression, bridging wartime despondency with hope and nostalgia. The lyrics encapsulate this pivotal era, invoking the collective spirit and the shared public sentiment through the familiar melancholy and poetic narrative of Tango.



Avlis (Erasmo Silva Cabrera)

Avlis, the pseudonym of Erasmo Silva Cabrera, was an influential figure in the Tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often encapsulated the socio-cultural ambiance of Argentina.