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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Tierra querida is a Tango written by Luis Diaz and composed by Julio De Caro.
The Tango “Tierra querida” (Beloved Land) invites the listener into a deeply personal reflection from the narrator about his homeland, conveying a longing and profound connection to the place of his roots. Through lines like “Yo no sé cómo podría vivir sin recordar” (I don’t know how I could live without remembering) and “Tierra querida en que nací” (Beloved land where I was born), Diaz shares his thoughts on the indispensable place his homeland holds in his heart, expressing that without these memories and emotional bonds, living would feel incomplete.
In “Tierra querida,” every verse is laden with emotional and evocative language that builds a vivid image of the homeland. The “rubí de tus auroras” (ruby of your dawns) symbolizes the beauty and invaluable nature of the homeland’s morning skies, suggesting a preciousness that rivals the gemstone. This and other imagery enhanced by the vibrant descriptions of nature, like “bellas flores y un cielo donde el sol irradia luz de libertad” (beautiful flowers and a sky where the sun radiates freedom’s light), celebrate the physical and symbolic qualities of his land, imbuing it with a life and spirit of its own—the essence of freedom and beauty.
Written and recorded in 1969, “Tierra querida” emerges during a period of significant cultural and political shifts in Argentina. This was a time marked by societal unrest and a prelude to political turbulence. The nostalgia and deep sense of connection in the lyrics perhaps reflect a common sentiment of clinginess to familiar roots amidst the instability. Emphasizing ‘home’ and ‘freedom’ likely resonated with an audience experiencing the complexities of national identity and belonging during uncertain times. The longing for ‘libertad’ (freedom) in the lyrics perhaps subtly references the charged atmosphere of the era.
Luis Diaz, an influential figure in the realm of Tango, is known for his poignant lyrics that often resonate deeply with themes of nostalgia, love, and personal reflection.