Nostalgias Tucumanas

(Zamba)

Tucumán nights,
moon of Tafí:
who could go back
to the hills? Oh, woe is me!

Zamba to dance:
harp, drum, and violin;
memories and hope
in the handkerchiefs. Oh, woe is me!

The guitar plays,
faithful companion,
playing zambas
throughout life. Oh, woe is me!

Blue mountain,
scented with orange blossom:
orangery in May
and in spring the amancay.

Tucumán nights,
moon of Tafí,
who could go back
to the hills? Oh, woe is me!

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Tafí: mountain range in Tucumán

hill: mountain

orange blossom: flower of the orange tree, lemon tree, and citron tree used in medicine and perfumery

amancay: (Quechua) yellow-flowered lily plant