Esperanza Fernández
(Photo: Daniel Muñoz)
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Tientos are slowed-down tangos, with a more solemn feel
to them, which appeared between the end of the 19th century
and the beginning of the 20th. Normally the cantaor kicks
off with tientos, a style that gives him an opportunity
to demonstrate his vocal prowess, and winds up 'por tangos',
providing a striking contrast. Great performers of tientos
included Enrique el Mellizo, Antonio Chacón, Pepe
de la Matrona, Bernardo el de los Lobitos and La Niña
de los Peines. Currently cantaores such as José Menese
and Esperanza
Fernández are associated with this form.
| Compás pattern: 1
2 3 4 / 1 2
3 4 / 1 2 3 4 / 1 2
3 4 |
Sample verse:
Sombra le pedí a una fuente
Agua le pedí a un olivo
Que me ha puesto a mí tu querer
Que no sé lo que me digo |
I asked shade of a fountain
I asked water of an olive tree
Loving you has led me
To not know what I'm saying |
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