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Seis de enero

Seis de enero is a Tango written by Arturo Gallucci and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1952. The Tango Seis de enero is written by Arturo Gallucci, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Seis de enero with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Seis de enero,” or “Sixth of January,” resonates with the nostalgia and anticipation of a new beginning. The delicate notes echo the Epiphany, a day of revelation, where hidden truths are unveiled like gifts opened by eager hands. Each chord calls forth a dance of past reflections and future promises, a tango of time orchestrating life’s tender moments.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Reinaldo Yiso

Author

Arturo Gallucci

Composer

1952/10/8

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Seis de enero

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

Letra del Tango Seis de enero

Rey mago Baltasar que, como yo, eres negro
que vives en el cielo, tan cerca del Señor,
que traes los regalos para los niños buenos,
yo no te pido nada, ni un sulky, ni un tambor.
Tan sólo yo quisiera que a todos esos niños
que siempre me hacen burla y ofenden mi color,
les digas cuando vengas, que Dios está enojado,
que él sabe que me llaman, riendo, Tío Tom.

Si vieras cuantas noches me arrinconé llorando,
al cielo preguntando, ¿por qué, por qué Señor,
se burlan de ese modo, me miran con desprecio,
me ponen sobrenombres y ofenden mi color?
¿Acaso nuestra historia no habla de Falucho?
Aquel heroico negro leal a San Martín,
que antes de entregarle a otros su bandera,
pensó primero en ella y prefirió morir.

Anoche quise ver qué sangre había en mis venas,
con un trozo de vidrio, mi brazo desgarré.
La sangre que brotaba, si vieras, no era negra,
me puse tan contento, sabés, que hasta lloré.
Por eso yo te pido que a todos esos niños,
le digas que no deben llamarme Tío Tom,
que corre sangre roja bajo mi piel morena
y tengo como ellos, también, un corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Seis de enero"

King Baltasar, you who are black like me,
who lives in heaven, so close to the Lord,
bringing gifts for all the good children,
I ask for nothing, not a sulky, nor a drum.
I only wish you could tell all those children
who mock me and offend my color,
when you arrive, tell them God is angry,
he knows they call me, laughing, Uncle Tom.

If only you knew how many nights I’ve wept in a corner,
asking the heavens, why, oh why Lord,
do they mock me so, look at me with disdain,
give me nicknames and offend my color?
Doesn’t our history speak of Falucho?
That heroic black man loyal to San Martín,
who before surrendering his flag to others,
thought first of it and chose to die.

Last night I wanted to see what blood was in my veins,
with a piece of glass, I tore my arm.
The blood that sprung out, you should see, it wasn’t black,
I was so happy, you know, I even cried.
That’s why I ask you to tell all those children,
they should not call me Uncle Tom,
that red blood runs beneath my brown skin
and like them, I too, have a heart.

Seis de enero by Reinaldo Yiso

Seis de enero is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Arturo Gallucci.



Story behind the Tango Seis de enero

The lyrics of “Seis de enero” are a poignant narrative centered on the struggles faced by a black individual, addressing the racial taunts and societal exclusion they experience. In his plea to Baltasar, one of the Magi who is also depicted as black, the narrator expresses his desire not for gifts, but for a message of equality and understanding. Significantly, the title “Seis de enero” translates to “January 6th,” which is Epiphany Day, a day marking the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, symbolizing a plea for divine or royal intervention in his circumstances.



Symbolism of Seis de enero

The symbolism in the lyrics is profound, framing a heart-wrenching appeal for recognition and equality. Baltasar serves as a figure of both racial identity and potential allyship. The reference to Falucho, an Afro-Argentinian war hero loyal to General San Martín, lifts the narrative from personal plight to national pride, reminding the listener of the inherent contradiction in society’s veneration of certain figures while discriminating against everyday individuals of the same race. The theme of blood is particularly striking where the speaker validates his own humanity by confirming that his blood is the same color as everyone else’s.



Seis de enero in historic Context

The Tango was recorded in 1952, a period marked by political and social transformation in Argentina, under the leadership of President Juan Domingo Perón. During this time, there was a significant emphasis on social justice and addressing the needs of the marginalized, which resonates with the themes presented in the Tango. The lyrics challenge the normalized racial prejudices, aiming to remind listeners of the shared human condition irrespective of skin color, during a time when the nation was grappling with concepts of equity and inclusion.



Reinaldo Yiso

Reinaldo Yiso was a renowned Argentine lyricist known for his significant contributions to the Tango genre.