Old school milongueros say it’s impossible to fully interpret a tango song without knowing a little bit about the lyrics. So, we’ve decided to crank up our translation machine and go one step at a time, one song at a time. Make sure to check this page regularly as we publish new translations every month.
Enjoy the translations and the stronger connection!
| Así se baila el tango | by Randal & Marvil, interpreted by Castillo |
| Fuimos | Music: José Dames, lyrics: Homero Manzi Interpreted by Pugliese |
| Jamás retornarás | by Osmar Maderna & Miguel Caló |
| Pinta Brava | by Canaro, Battistella, and Charlo |
| Pocas palabras | by Tanturi, Castillo |
| Porteño y bailarín | by Carlos Di Sarli |
| Qué te importa que te llore | by Osmar Maderna & Miguel Caló |
| Recuerdos | by Tanturi and Castillo |
| Siempre es carnaval | by Fresedo |
| Sur | Music: Aníbal Troilo, lyrics: Homero Manzi |
| Vida mía | by Fresedo |
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