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.
Yuyo brujo is a Tango written by Carlos Waiss and composed by Benjamín García.
The lyrics of “Yuyo brujo” tell the story of intense, passionate emotions experienced by a lover who is deeply infatuated with ‘Nena’, the subject of his affection. The protagonist pleads for her love and expresses how her mere presence and her kisses cast a bewitching spell over him. The repetition of ‘Nena’ highlights a plea, an intimate call out to the beloved, seeking reassurance and more profound bonds of love.
The phrase “Yuyo brujo” itself is quite symbolic and directly translates to “bewitched weed” in English, indicating something natural yet mysteriously powerful. This metaphor beautifully captures the essence of his feelings – natural, deep-seated, yet inexplicably powerful and enchanting. It reflects the spellbinding impact of the beloved’s affection on the speaker, as if her love were a magical herb enchanting his heart. Such symbolism enriches the language of the lyrics, turning what could be just another love song into a poetic exploration of love’s mystique.
Recorded in 1964, a period marked by a rich cultural and social transformation in Argentina, “Yuyo brujo” evokes the traditional Tango’s emotional depth, intertwining love, jealousy, fear, and passion. The reference to ‘yuyo’, commonly relating to health and spiritual healing in South American cultures, is particularly poignant, linking personal love with broader cultural motifs of magic and healing, perhaps a subtext to the healing powers of love during emotionally turbulent times.
Carlos Waiss was an Argentine Tango lyricist, known for his ability to infuse traditional Tango songs with rich, emotive language that resonated deeply with the Argentine populace.