Zamba de Valderrama

The song 'Zamba de Valderrama' by Los Nocheros is a tribute to the traditional Argentine folk music venue known as Balderrama, located in Salta, Argentina. The lyrics poetically describe the atmosphere and the emotions that are evoked by the music and the place. The song begins with a scene set at the break of dawn, where the night seems to sing as it departs from Balderrama, suggesting that the music and the joy it brings last through the night until the early morning.

The 'puro temblor' (pure tremble) and the 'bombo por la vaguala' (drum for the vaguala) refer to the palpable excitement and the rhythmic heartbeat of the place, while the guitar sparkles ('dele chispear la guitarra'). The repeated mention of the 'lucero, solito' (lone star) symbolizes the singular beauty of the moment and the fear of losing such a cultural gem, as expressed in the line 'Donde iremos a parar si se apaga Balderrama' (Where will we end up if Balderrama goes dark?).

The zamba is a traditional dance and music style from Argentina, and in this song, it represents the spirit of the place and the people. The 'Zamba del amanecer' (Dawn's Zamba) and the 'Arrullo de Balderrama' (Balderrama's Lullaby) evoke a sense of belonging and a deep connection to the cultural roots. The song is a celebration of tradition, community, and the enduring power of music to bring people together and create a shared experience that resonates through time.