La Sixto Violín

The song 'La Sixto Violín' by Los Huayra is a heartfelt tribute to the Argentine folk musician Sixto Palavecino. The lyrics poetically describe the emotional impact of Palavecino's music, particularly his violin playing, which is deeply rooted in the traditional sounds of the Santiago del Estero province in Argentina. The song begins by setting a scene where the evening dies down, and the silence grows, only to be filled by the sound of Palavecino's violin. This imagery suggests a deep connection between the land, its people, and their music.

The reference to 'todos tus hijos quichuistas' (all your Quichua children) and the 'bombo' (a type of drum) in their chests highlights the cultural heritage and the rhythmic heartbeat of the region's indigenous music. The 'bombo' and the violin together symbolize the fusion of rhythm and melody that characterizes the music of the area. The song also expresses a sense of nostalgia and longing from someone who is far from their homeland ('Hoy estoy lejos del pago'), finding solace in the music that reminds them of home.

The chorus, with its invocation of Sixto Palavecino, is a plea to join in the music and share in the 'sincopado' (syncopated) weeping of the heart. The song pays homage to Palavecino's legacy, ensuring that his music will continue to resonate and live on through time, even as the world changes and memories fade. The violin, as a symbol of Palavecino's artistry, becomes a vessel for cultural memory and emotional expression, transcending the physical presence of the musician himself.