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Sandía calada

Sandía calada is a Tango written by Arturo Francisco Aieta and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1928. The Tango Sandía calada is written by Arturo Francisco Aieta, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Sandía calada with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Sandía calada,” or “Pierced Watermelon,” evokes the vivid imagery of summer’s juicy delight pierced by nostalgia’s fleeting sweetness. The music flows like the tender unraveling of memories, where each note quivers like the cold droplets trickling from a freshly cut fruit. In its melody, one hears the playful dance of sunlit afternoons and the lingering echo of joyous laughter.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Jorge Curi

Author

Arturo Francisco Aieta

Composer

1928/1/1

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Sandía calada

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

Letra del Tango Sandía calada

De puro masaje
Fomento y gomina,
Camisa de seda
Zapatos charol.
Un traje a rayitas
De brazo a una mina,
Te vi por el centro
Como un gran señor.

Te juro que al verte
Sin grupo, me muera,
Con ése, tu brillo
Yo dije: ¡Sandié!.
¡Araca, shusheta!
Que ha vuelto mi amigo,
Y casi del carro
Te grito: ¡Qué hacés!

Porque yo te conocí
Con zapatos de prunela,
Pantalón “a la francesa”
Y un “bolerito” cantor.

Con una blusita negra
Y un lengue con iniciales,
Y hasta me acuerdo, llevabas
Sobre la oreja, una flor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Sandía calada"

From sheer polish
Pomade and silk shirts,
Glossy patent shoes,
A pinstripe suit paired with a dame,
I saw you downtown
Playing the grand lord.

I swear, seeing you alone, I could die,
With that shine of yours
I said: Incredible!
Wow, look who’s back!
My friend returned,
And nearly off the carriage
I yelled: What’s up?

Because I knew you
Wearing canvas shoes,
Trousers “in the French style”
And a singing “little jacket”.

With a black blouse
And a tie with initials,
I even remember, you wore
A flower over your ear.

Sandía calada by Jorge Curi

Sandía calada is a Tango written by Jorge Curi and composed by Arturo Francisco Aieta.



Story behind the Tango Sandía calada

“Sandía calada” translates to “Watermelon Tasting” in English. This tango narrates an observation of a person who has moved up in society, almost to the point of being unrecognizable from a humble beginning. The protagonist reminisces about old times when they knew the subject in simpler circumstances – hints at the transformation with material symbols like silk shirts and patent leather shoes, contrasted against previous attire of more modest clothing and fabric shoes.



Symbolism of Sandía calada

The song is rich with symbolism that emphasizes transformations and facades. “Sandía calada,” or “Watermelon Tasting,” implies inspecting or looking beyond outward appearances, symbolic of the change this individual has undergone. From ‘barefoot massages, lotions, and gels’ to wearing ‘silk shirts and patent leather shoes,’ the individual subjects experience a visible transformation. This vivid imagery, combined with the places and styles mentioned, like ‘striped suits and perfumes,’ highlights the themes of ascent in social status and superficiality.



Sandía calada in historic Context

Recorded in 1928, “Sandía calada” reflects Argentina’s flourishing yet complex era. The late 1920s saw Buenos Aires evolving rapidly with increasing European influences and emerging middle classes. The song mirrors this social climb—wherein tango often served both as entertainment and satire, commenting on social dynamics like those portrayed in the lyrics, where a plain man has ‘ascended’ in class, flaunting newfound wealth in a bustling, modernized environment.



Jorge Curi

Jorge Curi was an influential figure in the world of Tango, contributing several known works that capture the essence and transformations within Argentine society during the early 20th century.