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Una carta

Una carta is a Tango written by Miguel Bucino and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1952. The Tango Una carta is written by Miguel Bucino, Horacio Salgán has recorded Una carta with the singer Angel Diaz.
“Una carta” translates to “A Letter.” This piece, whether whispered in melody or sung in soulful verse, embodies the tender nostalgia of words penned but never spoken. It captures the essence of longing and connection, each note like a sentence that bridges the silence between distant hearts, enveloping them in a timeless embrace.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Angel Diaz

Singer

Miguel Bucino

Author

Miguel Bucino

Composer

1952/6/25

Date

Angel Diaz
Angel Diaz
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Una carta recorded by other Orchestras

Una carta recorded by other Orchestras

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Una carta – 1960/9/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Horacio Palma
Una carta – 1948/12/17 – Alfredo De Angelis – Julio Martel
Una carta – 1952/6/25 – Horacio Salgan – Angel Diaz
Una carta – 1931/7/7 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Alberto Gomez

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Una carta

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

Letra del Tango Una carta

(recitado)

Lloró el malevo esa noche sobre el piso de cemento

y un gesto imponente y fiero en su cara se pintó.

Tomó la pluma con rabia, mientras ahogaba un lamento

a su madre inolvidable esta carta le escribió:



(cantado)

Vieja:

Una duda cruel me aqueja

y es más fuerte que esta reja

que me sirve de prisión.

No es que me amargue

la tristeza de mi encierro

y tirado corno perro

arrumbao en un rincón

quiero,

que me diga con franqueza

si es verdad que de mi pieza

se hizo dueño otro varón.



Diga, madre, si es cierto que la infame

abusando que estoy preso me ha engañao…

Y si es cierto que al pebete lo han dejao

en la casa de los pibes sin hogar…

Si así fuera… ¡Malhaya con la ingrata!…

Algún día he de salir y entonces, vieja,

se lo juro por la cruz que hice en la reja

que esa deuda con mi daga he de cobrar.



Vieja:

Vos que nunca me mentiste,

vos que todo me lo diste,

no me tengas compasión

que, aunque me duela,

la verdad quiero saberla…

No es el miedo de perderla

ni es el miedo a la traición.

Pero,

cuando pienso en el pebete

siento que se me hace un siete

donde tengo el corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Una carta"

(recited)

That night the tough wept on the cement floor,
a fierce and imposing expression painted on his face.
He grabbed the pen in anger, suppressing a sigh,
and to his unforgettable mother, he wrote this letter:

(sung)

Mom:
A cruel doubt torments me,
stronger than the bars
that imprison me.
It’s not the bitterness
of my confinement,
lying like a dog
tossed in a corner.
I need,
you to tell me honestly,
if it’s true that another man
has taken over my room.

Tell me, mother, if it’s true that the shameless woman,
taking advantage of my imprisonment, has deceived me…
And if it’s true that they’ve left the kid
at a home for homeless children…
If so… Curse be on the ungrateful one!…
Someday I’ll get out, and then, mom,
I swear by the cross I made on the bars,
that debt, with my dagger, I will collect.

Mom:
You who never lied to me,
you who gave me everything,
don’t pity me.
Though it hurts,
I want to know the truth…
It’s not the fear of losing her,
nor the fear of betrayal.
But,
when I think of the kid,
I feel a knot
where my heart should be.

Una carta by Miguel Bucino

Una carta is a Tango written by Miguel Bucino and composed by Miguel Bucino.

Story behind the Tango “Una carta”

The song “Una carta” delves deep into the heartache and betrayal of an imprisoned man, mandating a raw exploration of his emotions through a letter to his mother. This tango portrays the male protagonist’s anguish as he pens a poignant letter from his cell, questioning his partner’s fidelity. His profound connection to his mother is contextualized as a refuge of truth and solace.

Symbolism of “Una carta”

The powerful imagery of the “cement floor” and “imposing, fierce face” at the beginning telegraphs the grim and stark reality in which the protagonist finds himself. His feelings of betrayal and despair are encapsulated in the symbolic “doubt that is crueler than the bars of a prison.” This phrase juxtaposes physical and emotional confinement, highlighting the depth of his inner turmoil. The “cross made on the bars,” meanwhile, symbolizes a sworn oath, underscoring the intensity of his feelings and his hardened resolve.

“Una carta” in historic Context

Released in 1952, a period marked by political and social upheaval in Argentina, “Una carta” resonates with the common themes of struggle, betrayal, and resilience. During this era, the tango scene often reflected the sentiments of the working-class populations, narrating tales of everyday hardships and emotional battles. The setting within a prison adds a layer of societal commentary, possibly reflecting on issues of justice or the plight of the marginalized.

Miguel Bucino

While not much may be publicly documented about Miguel Bucino, his work including “Una carta” stands as a testament to his ability to convey complex emotions through the poignant medium of tango lyrics.