Tango Lyrics

Singable translations of tango lyrics by Jake Spatz

Librotango Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are now available in print!

Jake’s translations were broadcast weekly (2020-2022) on the program “Bienvenidos al tango” on WOWD-LP Takoma Radio. He will resume translating songs regularly later in 2023.

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Carlos Lenzi

A media luz

A media luz

July 7, 2021

Carlos Lenzi’s now famous lyrics for the 1925 tango “A media luz” rode a catchy tune to a hit status, and its staying power has proven the song a classic through the decades.