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Taquito militar

Taquito militar is a Milonga written by Mariano Mores and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1953. Francini-Pontier has recorded Taquito militar as an instrumental Milonga.
“Taquito Militar” translates to “Little Military Step” in English. This evocative title suggests a rhythmic march, conveying the precise, disciplined movements of soldiers. Yet, beneath the martial connotations, there is a playful nod to dance, hinting at the tango’s ability to blend seriousness with passion, turning the rigid into fluid grace.

Milonga

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Dante Gilardoni

Author

Mariano Mores

Composer

1953/12/7

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Taquito militar recorded by other Orchestras

Taquito militar recorded by other Orchestras

1953/12/7 – Vision – Alfredo De Angelis
1953/12/7 – Volvamos a empezar – Alfredo De Angelis
1953/12/7 – Pa- que se acuerden de mi – Francini-Pontier
1953/12/9 – Cuesta abajo – Jose Basso
1953/12/9 – Patoteros – Jose Basso
Taquito militar – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Taquito militar – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
Taquito militar – 1953/12/7 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
Taquito militar – 1958/7/15 – Armando Pontier – Instrumental
Taquito militar – 1964/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Letra del Milonga Taquito militar

Para bailar esta milonga,

hay que tener primeramente

una buena compañera

que sienta en el alma

el ritmo de fuego así…



Hay que juntar las cabezas mirando hacia el suelo

pendientes de su compás,

dejar libres los zapatos que vayan y vengan

en repiqueteo sin fin,

y que mueva la mujer las caderas

al ritmo caliente que da el tambor,

olvidarse de la vida y del amor

para bailar…



Porque en este baile insinuante

hay que tener,

desde el corazón palpitante

hasta los pies,

el repiquetear del taquito

se hace obsesión,

hasta que se funde en el ritmo

del corazón…



Al compás de esta milonga

vuelvo a ver igual que ayer

un baile de meta y ponga

y un vivir para querer…

Un pasito atrás por aquí,

otro avance más por allá,

la sentada limpia y después

viene el taconeo final…

El candombe está en lo mejor

y la moza vibra al compás,

y siempre que esta milonga

vuelvo a bailar, me gusta más…



Para bailar,

se necesita más que nada amar la vida,

porque es vida todo aquello

que se agita en los compases

de un candombe de mi flor y

de mi amor

English lyrics of the Milonga "Taquito militar"

To dance this milonga,

you must first have

a good partner

who feels in their soul

the fiery rhythm like this…

You must bring heads together looking down,

attuned to its beat,

let shoes move freely back and forth

in an endless tapping,

and let the woman sway her hips

to the hot rhythm of the drum,

forget about life and love

to dance…

Because in this suggestive dance

you need to have,

from the throbbing heart

to the feet,

the tapping of the little heel

becomes an obsession,

until it merges with the rhythm

of the heart…

To the beat of this milonga

I see again just like yesterday

a dance of give and take

and a life meant for loving…

A little step back here,

another advance there,

the smooth sit and then

comes the final heel tapping…

The candombe is at its best

and the girl vibrates to the beat,

and every time I dance

this milonga, I like it more…

To dance,

you need more than anything to love life,

because life is everything

that stirs in the beats

of a candombe of my flower and

of my love.

Taquito militar by Dante Gilardoni

Taquito militar is a Tango written by Dante Gilardoni and composed by Mariano Mores.



Story behind the Tango Taquito militar

“Taquito militar” is a classic Argentine milonga, a genre similar to tango but with a faster rhythm. The title translates to “Military Heel,” referencing the sharp, precise movements of a soldier’s march, typical in the energetic steps of the dance. The lyrics provide a detailed, instructional narrative on how to dance this particular style, emphasizing the emotional and physical connection required between dance partners. They detail the passion and coordination it takes to perform the dance, suggesting a metaphor for the intricate maneuvers of relationships as well as a celebration of Argentine dance culture.



Symbolism of Taquito militar

The milonga uses vivid imagery and commands, creating a strong sensory experience. Phrases like “una buena compañera que sienta en el alma el ritmo de fuego” (“a good partner who feels the fiery rhythm in their soul”) symbolize deep connection and passion not only for the dance but for life itself. The continuous reference to heartbeats aligning with the dance beat (“hasta que se funde en el ritmo del corazón”) symbolizes life’s rhythmic nature and the human desire to find harmony within chaos, a sentiment echoing throughout Argentine music and dance culture.



Taquito militar in historic Context

Recorded in 1953, “Taquito militar” emerged when Argentina was under political tension and social change. This period witnessed the rise and fall of influential political figures and a strong nationalistic push towards preserving Argentine culture, in part through artistic expressions like tango and milonga. The milonga served not only as entertainment but also as a subtle reminder of traditional values and resilience of the Argentine spirit, reflected in the disciplined yet passionate execution of the dance steps prescribed in the song.



Dante Gilardoni

Dante Gilardoni was a renowned lyricist in Argentina, known for his contributions to the tango and milonga genres.