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Tamar (Marta)

Tamar (Marta) is a Tango written by Osvaldo Berlingieri and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1963. The Tango Tamar (Marta) is written by Osvaldo Berlingieri, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Tamar (Marta) with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
The piece “Tamar (Marta)” translates from Spanish to “Tamar (Martha)” in English. Tamar, a name steeped in ancient roots, evokes an image of strength and resilience, akin to a tall, unwavering palm tree. Marta, like a timeless dance, embodies elegance and grace, weaving stories of love and longing through delicate, yet powerful, melodies.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Oscar Núñez

Author

Osvaldo Berlingieri

Composer

1963/6/5

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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1963/6/5 – Desencuentro – Anibal Troilo
1963/6/5 – El metejon – Anibal Troilo
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1963/6/7 – A las estrellas – Miguel Calo
1963/6/8 – Caminito – Juan D-Arienzo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Tamar (Marta)

This is the translation of the Tango “Tamar (Marta) ” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Tamar (Marta) ” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Tamar (Marta)

Sellaron tu destino
Tu sino entre los hombres,
Poniéndote por nombre
Un nombre para el mal;
Y cuando se agotaron
Tus vetas de alegría,
Nació tu risa fría
Tan sombría, Tamar.

¿Por qué no comprendías?
Bebías y reías,
Y tan sólo sentías
Deseos de llorar;
Hermana de una pena
Que el bien no conociste,
Y que sólo tuviste
La noche por hogar.

¡Tamar!,
Tu risa, sin sonrisa y tu mirar,
Tal vez,
Hablaban de tu hastío de esperar.
Un tiempo de creer
De amar sin prisa,
Por eso, te aferrabas,
Al retoño de otro beso.
Tras eso,
Que besabas sin besar.
¡Tamar!,
Qué infierno de dolor y desengaño
Era tu daño, de ser Tamar.

Apenas si una cifra
Recuerda que exististe,
Pobre paloma triste
Quemada por el mal;
Pero yo sé que al irte
Entre tus manos juntas,
Un ramo de preguntas
Quedó sin contestar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tamar (Marta) "

They sealed your fate
Your destiny among men,
Giving you a name
A name for evil;
And when your veins
Of joy ran dry,
Your cold laughter was born
So dark, Tamar.

Why didn’t you understand?
You drank and laughed,
And only felt
Desires to weep;
Sister of a sorrow
That never knew goodness,
And that only granted you
The night as home.

Tamar!,
Your laughter without a smile and your gaze,
Perhaps,
Spoke of your weariness from waiting.
A time to believe
To love slowly,
That’s why you clung,
To the bud of another kiss.
After that,
Kisses without kissing.
Tamar!,
What an inferno of pain and disillusion
Was your hurt, for being Tamar.

Barely a mark
Remembers you existed,
Poor sad dove
Burnt by evil;
But I know that when you left
Between your clasped hands,
A bouquet of questions
Remained unanswered.

Tamar (Marta) by

Tamar (Marta) is a Tango written by and composed by Osvaldo Berlingieri.

Story behind the Tango Tamar (Marta)

The tango “Tamar (Marta)” paints a poignant picture of a woman whose destiny appears sealed by a name associated with misfortune. The narrative unfolds through a melancholic reflection on her life, dominated by sadness and unfulfilled longing. The lyrics describe Tamar’s sad reality, where her exterior joy masks an inner despair. This contrast captures the essence of tango, which often melds the superficial vibrancy of dance with introspective and sorrowful themes.

Symbolism of Tamar (Marta)

The lyrics are rich with symbolism and notable language choices that deepen the emotional impact. The name “Tamar” itself is symbolic, representing a destiny “para el mal” (for the bad). Her laughter, described as “risa fría, tan sombría,” symbolizes her inner emptiness and struggle. The recurring imagery of questions “quedó sin contestar” (remained unanswered) highlights Tamar’s unresolved conflicts and existential inquiries. This unresolved tension underlines the human condition explored in many tango texts: a search for meaning amidst chaos.

Tamar (Marta) in Historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires in 1963, “Tamar (Marta)” reflects a post-war society grappling with rapid social changes and personal disillusionment. During this era, Buenos Aires was a city of contrasts, struggling between tradition and modernity, peace and political turmoil. This tango emerges from a context where people frequently faced disappointments and betrayals, resonating through the universal message of lost hopes and nostalgia, hallmarks of tango.

Osvaldo Berlingieri

Osvaldo Berlingieri was a renowned Argentine pianist and composer integral to the tango music scene, known for his contributions to tango’s evolution in the 20th century.