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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Racconto is a Tango written by Margarita Durán and composed by Carlos García.
The tango ‘Racconto’, which translates from Italian to English as ‘Recollection’, is imbued with the themes of nostalgia and lost time. The lyricist, Durán, delves into a profound emotional journey, exploring the yearning for the return to a past era, vividly brought to life by her poignant memories. Lyrics like “Horas que el alma llora” (“Hours the soul cries”) and “Apenas mi recuerdo las evoca, vuelvo a ver” (“Hardly my memory evokes them, I see again”) suggest a deep longing for a return to the simplicity and joy of younger days, epitomized by the imagery of vibrant streets and youthful rendezvous on Sunday afternoons.
Margarita Durán uses potent symbolism and language choices that enrich the emotional landscape of ‘Racconto.’ The “corazón se iluminó en una esquina” (“heart lit up on a corner”) symbolizes a moment of intense emotional awakening or a significant life event experienced in a specific urban setting, highlighting the intersection between personal memories and physical spaces. References to the “mi techo azul de glicinas” (my blue roof of wisterias) signify nostalgia for the familiar and comforting elements of home, painted with colors of peace and tranquility. The imagery of specific streets and corners not only evokes the sensation of time travel but also conjures the cultural vibrancy of Argentina in the mid-20th century.
Recorded in 1965, during a period of significant cultural and political upheaval in Argentina, ‘Racconto’ by Margarita Durán takes on additional layers of meaning. This was a time when tango was experiencing a revival, serving not just as entertainment but as a means for the Argentine people to express their emotional and social experiences. The reflection on and idealization of the past, as observed in ‘Racconto,’ can be seen as a coping mechanism against the backdrop of political unrest and societal change, highlighting a common desire amongst people to seek refuge in the comforting memories of ‘better days’.
Margarita Durán was an Argentine lyricist known for her poignant and evocative tango lyrics, which often explored themes of nostalgia, love, and social commentary.