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Pastora

Pastora is a Tango written by Alfredo De Angelis and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1948. The Tango Pastora is written by Alfredo De Angelis, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Pastora with the singer Carlos Dante, Julio Martel.
“Pastora,” translating to “Shepherdess,” evokes an image of gentle guidance and serene landscapes. Embodying both care and grace, it weaves tales of nurturing journeys through life’s pastoral scenes. The melody whispers of wisdom and protection, guiding listeners through a harmonious dance of tranquility and purpose.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante, Julio Martel

Singer

José Rótulo

Author

Alfredo De Angelis

Composer

1948/4/16

Date

Carlos Dante, Julio Martel
Carlos Dante, Julio Martel
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Pastora recorded by other Orchestras

Pastora recorded by other Orchestras

1948/4/16 – Pa- que te voy a contar – Alfredo De Angelis
1948/4/13 – El Incendio – Alfredo Gobbi
1948/4/10 – Tierra querida – Astor Piazzolla
1948/4/23 – Se fue sin decirme adios – Astor Piazzolla
1948/4/8 – Como tu – Francini-Pontier
Pastora – 1948/4/16 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Julio Martel
Pastora – 1964/5/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Juan Carlos Godoy
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Pastora – 1948/4/5 – Osmar Maderna – Pedro Datila

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Pastora

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

Letra del Tango Pastora

Viene serpenteando la quebrada
la pastora, su majada
y su tarara, ra, ra, ra, rá…
Rubia del color de los trigales
y rumor de manantiales
su ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…
Canta como cantan
los que sueñan en la vida,
ríe como ríen
los que tienen alegrías.
Nadie le conoce alguna queja,
sólo va con sus ovejas
y su tarara, ra, ra, rá….

Quién fue que robó tu voz,
que ya no se escucha más,
solita se ve pastar
aquella nube de ovejitas montaraz.

Cuentan que ya nunca más,
se la verá por el lugar.
Se ha caído al pedregal
de donde ya no volverá
porque una estrella la llevó
donde se va sin regresar.
Se fue sin volver jamás
y ha dejado como un rezo
su ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…

Dicen los arrieros que regresan,
que al pasar por la quebrada
se oye un ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…
Cuentan que es la voz de pastora,
que su canto se hace llanto
con el ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…

Caminito va de la quebrada
la majada…
Sin tener quién guíe
su camino y su destino
cuando se hace noche en la montaña
se oye suave la tonada
de quien nunca volverá.

English lyrics of the Tango "Pastora"

Winding through the gorge,
the shepherdess with her sheep,
and her tarara, ra, ra, ra, rá…
Blonde like the color of wheat fields
and the sound of springs,
her ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…
She sings as those who dream in life do,
laughs as those brimming with joy do.
No one has ever heard her complain,
she only walks with her sheep
and her tarara, ra, ra, rá….

Who stole your voice,
which is no longer heard,
alone is seen grazing
that wild cloud of little sheep.

It’s said that she’ll never more,
be seen in that place.
She fell to the rocky ground
from where she will not return
because a star took her
to a place of no return.
She left never to return again
and left behind, like a prayer,
her ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…

Mule drivers returning say,
that passing by the gorge,
a ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá… is heard.
They tell it’s the shepherdess’s voice,
that her singing turns to weeping
with the ta, ra, ra, ra, ra, rá…

Little path goes from the gorge,
the flock…
Without anyone to guide
its way and its fate
when night falls on the mountain,
softly sounds the melody
of she who will never return.

Pastora by José Rótulo

Pastora is a Tango written by José Rótulo and composed by Alfredo De Angelis.



Story behind the Tango Pastora

‘Pastora’ recounts the poignant saga of a shepherdess who seems to blend seamlessly with the natural landscape of the riverine region she inhabits. The lyrics open with a vivid depiction of Pastora and her flock of sheep meandering through the ravine, highlighted by the constant refrain “tarara, ra, ra, ra.” Her life is characterized by an affinity for her environment—her blonde hair that matches the wheat fields, and the sound akin to that of springs, typifying a harmonious existence with nature. The lyrics subtly shift from this serene depiction to a somber narrative, suggesting that her voice, once a symbol of her vibrant presence, is no longer heard. The transformation is noted by the community, which now observes her absence, indicating a mysterious disappearance or perhaps a transcendence into a legend.



Symbolism of Pastora

The symbolism in ‘Pastora’ is rich and layered, using natural elements to represent the life and eventual mythical status of the shepherdess. Pastora herself likely represents purity and simplicity, living harmoniously within nature’s cycle as indicated by her integration into the rural landscape. Her sudden disappearance and the rumor that “a star took her to a place of no return” suggest a transcendental journey, elevating her from a mortal being into a celestial figure. This transformation is symbolized by the recurring “tarara” indicating continuity and the eternal remembrance of her essence through nature’s own voice. Additionally, the shepherdess’ seamless blend into the scenery, and eventual shift into an ephemeral presence, may allude to the precarious relationship between humans and nature—a theme of loss and nostalgia pervades the narrative, reflective of deeper cultural sentiments about change and continuity.



Pastora in historic Context

‘Pastora’ was created in 1948, a period during which Argentina was undergoing significant socio-political changes post World War II, leading up to the rise of Juan Perón. It was a time marked by a complex blend of modernization pressures and a nostalgia for traditional rural ways of life, which are eloquently echoed in this tango. The geographical setting of the song in a rural, possibly mountainous area of Argentina, frames the narrative within the context of the nation’s vast and varied landscapes. These regions often symbolize the heart of Argentine identity—rural, pastoral, and untouched by the rapid modernization—the preservation and loss of which are recurring themes in Argentine cultural discourse.



José Rótulo

José Rótulo was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the Tango genre, encapsulating deep emotions and culture in his works.