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Pura maña

Pura maña is a Tango written by Pedro Maffia and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1943. Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Pura maña as an instrumental Tango.
“Pura maña,” meaning “Pure Cunning” in English, is a tango that dances with the sly sophistication of a seasoned strategist. It whispers tales of street-smart survival where every step is a calculated move, each note a nod to the art of clever navigation through life’s labyrinth. The music paints a portrait of resilience, wrapped in the elegance of wit.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Author

Pedro Maffia

Composer

1943/11/4

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Last night, lost in my drink,
I saw you so illusive and remote.
It’s been a year now, since in a cruel betrayal,
your love swindled me out of a dream.

I felt thorns digging into my pupils,
reopening the wound of that dagger.
Your specter brought up such pain,
that last night, lost in my drink,
I cried over my disgrace.

I well know that you have killed my hopes,
I well know that my dream is gone.
Yet, last night, swilling down sorrow,
I sought my past in the liquor cup.
And feeling the pain of my wound,
I cried over my disgrace.

I paid for everyone’s drinks,
none noticed my sorrow, my pain,
and while the boozers kept drinking,
oblivious to my grief,
I drowned in liquor, my ordeal,
and cried over my disgrace.

Pura maña recorded by Alfredo De Angelis


Pura maña is an instrumental Tango composed by Pedro Maffia.



Interpretation of Pura maña

“Pura maña,” when translated to English, means “Pure Cunning.” As an instrumental tango, it evokes a sense of cleverness intertwined with charm. The composition might begin with a playful and intricate melody, capturing the essence of sly strategies and tactful maneuvers. The rhythm flows like a dance of wits, where each musical phrase is a calculated step in an elaborate performance. The orchestra, under the direction of Alfredo De Angelis, likely interprets the piece with a delicate balance of elegance and sophistication, highlighting the cunning nature suggested by its title.



Alfredo De Angelis and Pura maña

The orchestra of Alfredo De Angelis approaches “Pura maña” with its characteristic style, blending traditional tango elements with a touch of modernity from its era of recording. Known for his ability to bring out emotions through music, De Angelis adds a layer of depth to the excerpt, allowing the listener to experience the clever nuances embedded in the composition. The arrangement likely features expressive bandoneon segments and smooth string accompaniments, creating a dynamic yet harmonious portrayal of “pure cunning” within the tango framework.