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Santa Milonguita

Santa Milonguita is a Tango written by Enrique Delfino and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1955. The Tango Santa Milonguita is written by Enrique Delfino, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Santa Milonguita with the singer Hugo Duval.
“Santa Milonguita,” or “Little Saint Milonga” in English, captures the spirit of a lively yet sacred dance of the soul. This title hints at a fusion of reverence and playfulness, a harmonious blend of devotion and movement on the dance floor. It embodies the charm of a milonga—a gathering where hearts sway rhythmically, finding sanctity in each step.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Hugo Duval

Singer

Enrique Cadícamo

Author

Enrique Delfino

Composer

1955/11/4

Date

Hugo Duval
Hugo Duval
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Santa Milonguita recorded by other Orchestras

Santa Milonguita recorded by other Orchestras

1955/11/4 – Triste comedia – Rodolfo Biagi
1955/11/3 – La trilla – Enrique Francini
1955/11/3 – Petit salon – Enrique Francini
1955/11/2 – Juana Milonga senores – Alfredo De Angelis
1955/11/1 – Valsecito criollo – Hector Varela
Santa Milonguita – 1939/9/27 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
Santa Milonguita – 1957/8/29 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
Santa Milonguita – 1955/11/4 – Rodolfo Biagi – Hugo Duval

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Santa Milonguita

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

Letra del Tango Santa Milonguita

Santa milonguita…
tenía los ojos,
tan grandes y claros,
que hacían suspirar…
Sus labios pecaban,
de breves y rojos,
y era su mirada,
color verde mar.
Ella que fue siempre,
festín y alegría,
que en juego de copas,
se hartó de champán…
Tuvo un bello arranque,
de sensiblería,
y quiso ser buena,
buena como el pan…

Redimida…
por la pasión de un nuevo dueño,
mirando el cielo de su vida,
encontró más encendida,
la estrellita de sueños…
Pero un día…
cuando el amor más los ataba,
golpeó a sus puertas rudamente,
la miseria y… crudamente,
del amor la separó.

Santa Milonguita,
bandeada de pena,
por ley del arroyo,
volvió al cabaret…
No tuvo la suerte,
de la Magdalena,
que con cuatro llantos
volvió a ser mujer.
Todas las amigas,
la historia escuchaban,
de aquella muchacha,
que quiso soñar…
Y al final del cuento,
vieron que lloraban,
sus ojos aquellos,
color verde mar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Santa Milonguita"

Santa Milonguita…
her eyes were so large and clear,
they made people sigh…
Her lips sinned,
short and red,
and her gaze was,
the color of the sea.
She who was always,
a feast and joy,
who in a game of glasses,
gorged on champagne…
Had a beautiful burst,
of sentimentality,
and wanted to be good,
good as bread…

Redeemed…
by the passion of a new owner,
looking at the sky of her life,
she found brighter,
the little star of dreams…
But one day…
when love bound them most,
misery knocked rudely,
at her doors and… crudely,
separated her from love.

Santa Milonguita,
laden with sorrow,
by law of the stream,
returned to the cabaret…
She did not have the fortune,
of the Magdalene,
who with four tears
returned to being a woman.
All the friends,
listened to the story,
of that girl,
who wanted to dream…
And at the end of the tale,
they saw that those eyes,
those green sea-colored eyes,
wept.

Santa Milonguita by Enrique Cadícamo

Santa Milonguita is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Enrique Delfino.



Story behind the Tango Santa Milonguita

The lyrics of “Santa Milonguita” recount the poignant journey of a woman embedded in the nightlife, whose eyes “so big and clear,” inspired longing. Despite her aspirations to reform and lead a virtuous life, reminiscent of the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, her circumstances force her back into the harsh realities of cabaret life. The tango narrates her struggle with poverty which ultimately shatters her dreams of redemption through love.



Symbolism of Santa Milonguita

The character of Santa Milonguita is surrounded by powerful symbols, notably her “sea-green eyes” which reflect her deep emotions and dreams. The use of “Saint” in her name contrasts her actual life, providing a poignant irony that emphasizes her unfulfilled desire for purity and goodness in a challenging world. Her story is a metaphor for the struggle between aspiration and reality, highlighting the human condition and the pitfalls of societal judgment and redemption.



Santa Milonguita in historic Context

Created in 1955, “Santa Milonguita” explores themes of love and societal downfall in post-World War II Argentina, a time marked by political and social changes. The tango reflects the era’s typical melancholy and its reflection on personal and collective struggles. The mention of “cabaret” and “champán” locates the story within specific social settings associated with the nightlife of Buenos Aires, offering listeners a glimpse into the paradoxes present in Argentine culture between cosmopolitan allure and socio-economic disparities.



Enrique Cadícamo

Enrique Cadícamo was a prolific Argentine tango lyricist, known for his deep and evocative texts that have resonated in the genre’s history.