Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Yo quiero cantar un tango is a Tango written by José María Suñé and composed by Miguel Nijensohn.
“Yo quiero cantar un tango” translates in English to “I want to sing a tango,” expressing a deep longing to immerse in the act of singing a tango as a way to evoke and cradle the sentimental emotions tied to an old love and the nostalgic memories of neighborhood nights. The lyrics narrate an encounter filled with the gentle, secretive sensations that stirred the singer’s soul, ultimately reflecting on the sad resignation of parting ways without further reason.
The tango uses evocative symbols such as “la canción que abrigó mis noches de arrabal,” painting the image of a song that once sheltered the nights of his neighborhood, enveloping the persona’s past experiences in a warm, emotional embrace. Specific mention of “el callejón” signifies not just a place, but a path of secretive, enchanting tension—a crucial turning point which revives the deep-seated emotions. Language like “el rumor entre sus labios de una música de amor,” symbolizes the whispers or murmurs of love, almost tangible in their musicality and hinting at the fleeting beauty of a momentary connection.
Composed in Argentina in 1943, during a period where the nation was under a complex political climate, “Yo quiero cantar un tango” reflects a common retreat into culture and classic forms of expression such as tango, which was a powerful symbol for Argentine identity. The lyrics mirror a sense of loss and melancholy, themes that resonate with the broader social sentiments of the time, possibly influenced by the global and local uncertainties of World War II and its impacts on the Argentine society.
José María Suñé was an influential lyricist in Argentine tango, known for his ability to capture profound emotional landscapes within concise, poignant verse.