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64Argentina and national parks
Argentina is one of those places that is easy to get to and very hard to live. The country has absolutely everything every visitor can dream of. It has incredible nature that is represented in cold Patagonia, warm Mendoza and hot Buenos Aires,...
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75Ballroom Dancing: It's Not Just for the Stars
In 1912, a young man named Arthur Murray set out to teach the world to dance. He started a mail-order business and started filling orders all over the United States for what many considered to be just another passing fad. This year, Arthur Murray...
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74Romantic Tangos by Carlos Gardel: Golondrinas and El Dia que me Quieras (with English lyrics).
As in the previous articles of this series, in this Part 8 I write about two specific Tangos, Golondrinas and El Dia que Me Quieras, both composed and sung by Carlos Gardel, using lyrics by Alfredo LePera. I have also included some examples of the Fileteado street art, which is very much a part of the Tango scene in Buenos Aires. Both Tangos were included in films by Gardel, produced shortly before his death in 1935.
4 comments76Well-known Tangos sung by Carlos Gardel: A Media Luz and Yira... Yira (English Lyrics).
Two very famous Tangos of international renown are presented, together with the urban art of fileteado. Carlos Gardel sings both A Media Luz, and Yira...Yira. The article presents both audio and video for these songs, and a free translation of the lyrics into English. There is a brief description of the characteristics of the musical structures, and several illustrations of street art. This is the seventh part of my Tango series.
8 comments71Sentimental Tangos by Carlos Gardel: Cuesta Abajo and Lejana Tierra Mia (English Lyrics)
A small tribute to Carlos Gardel, his wonderful songs and his films, also remembering his partner, Alfredo LePera, who wrote such beautiful lyrics. I review some of the musical structures in Cuesta Abajo and Lejana Tierra Mia, and offer a free translation of the lyrics. Several fileteado decorations are shown, that are typical of the streets of Buenos Aires. Also included are two videos with scenes from the corresponding films.
8 comments67Eloquent Tango: Nada and Volver (Lyrics in English)
Two Tangos: Nada and Volver, are discussed, whith a description of the structures of the musical scores, and a free translation of the beautiful lyrics. The audio for both of them can be reached through chosen links. Readers can watch a video of the great tanguista, Carlos Gardel, in an authentic recording dated 1935. Some examples of the art called fileteado, typical of the city of Buenos Aires, are shown. My personal experience with these Tangos is included. This is Part 5 of my Tango series.
2 comments74Tango Highlights: Adios Muchachos, Madreselva and Nostalgias (English Lyrics).
In this fourth article on the Tango, I review the more classical periods of this genre, that is, Guardia Vieja I, Guardia Vieja II, Guardia Nueva and the Golden Age. Three important compositions are highlighted: Adios Muchachos, Madreselva and Nostalgias. This includes a free translation of the lyrics, and links to historical recordings.
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70It Takes Two to Tango
Distance separate hearts that really cares. And even though we are miles and miles apart, you're still holding all of my heart. It's for you only. wait for me, my love.
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5873Outstanding Tango selection: Mi Buenos Aires Querido, Uno and Caminito (English Lyrics)
Three outstanding Tango compositions figure in this article, and I also refer to some aspects of the musical scores, and a history of their development. My own version of the beautiful lyrics are transcribed in English, in a free translation from the Spanish wording. Some audio tracks of the period are also included.
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