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Derrick Del Pilar

Born and raised in Chicago, I came to the tango while studying at the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires in 2006. In 2008 I earned my B.A. with majors in Creative Writing and Spanish & Portuguese from the University of Arizona, and in 2009 I earned an M.A. in Latin American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. My specialty is the history & literature of early 20th century Argentina.
Derrick Del Pilar has written 155 posts for Poesía de gotán: The Poetry of the Tango

Esta noche al pasar (1945)

Tonight As I Pass By lyrics by Justo Ricardo Thompson Shining with splendor and the warm emotions of some neighborhood crier’s* voice, the moon, my dreamy moon, left behind a lovely serenade in the night. Flirting on your balcony, sonorous and seductive, comes the sweet voice of my pure love. And while the city dreams along … Continue reading →

Soy aquel viajero (1947)

I Am That Traveler lyrics by Ricardo Thompson From the boat I watch the city, shadowed by the sunset’s light. Soon the furor of these streets will sweep me away, to find you. And I feel that doubt and emotion deepen the anxiety of my return, as I hope to once again bind myself to your unforgettable kisses. … Continue reading →

Gricel (1942)

Gricel lyrics by José María Contursi music by Mariano Mores I should never have thought that I could win your heart— but still I searched for you until one day I found you and I stunned you with my kisses I didn’t care how virtuous you were… Your fragile crystal dream shattered when I left and … Continue reading →

Volver a vernos (1942)

Seeing Each Other Again lyrics by Luis Castiñeira I loved you so much, so very much– just thinking about it makes me weep… how sad are memories such as these! Seeing each other again was a mere dream and you won’t come, I know that you won’t come! I know that everything, every last thing … Continue reading →

Tres Esquinas (1941)

Three Corners  lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo I’m from Three Corners, old bastion of an arrabal, where the pretty aproned girls blossom like wisteria, where on calm, warm nights the geraniums waft their ancient aroma beneath a full moon sky while the horse carts sleep out in the yard. I am from this humble neighborhood, I … Continue reading →

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