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"Loca" is an early Argentine tango composed by Manuel Aróztegui around 1910, famously featuring lyrics written by the influential poet Pascual Contursi. The piece belongs to the guardia vieja period of tango history, which transitioned the genre from purely instrumental dance music to vocal forms. The incorporation of Contursi's narrative lyrics helped establish the foundational structures of tango-cancion that characterized early 20th-century Buenos Aires music.
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Who wrote the lyrics for the early Argentine tango Loca?
The lyrics for Loca were written by Pascual Contursi, an influential early tango poet. He added these words to a pre-existing melody composed by Manuel Aróztegui around 1910.
What is the historical significance of the tango Loca?
Loca is a prime example of an early Argentine tango that transitioned from purely instrumental dance music to a narrative song. Contursi's dramatic lyrics helped pioneer the tango-canción (tango-song) genre that dominated the 1920s.
What is the theme of the lyrics in Loca?
The lyrics tell a tragic, dramatic story of a woman who goes insane after being abandoned by her lover. This focus on tragic, working-class themes is highly characteristic of Pascual Contursi's songwriting style.
Did Carlos Gardel ever record the tango Loca?
Carlos Gardel, the most famous figure in tango history, recorded several tangos with lyrics by Pascual Contursi. While Contursi wrote many hits for Gardel, Loca remains a notable example of their era's defining musical collaborations.
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