“Abbandonato (Los ejes de mi carreta)” (2012) – Vinicio Capossela * Written by Atahualpa Yupanqui and Romildo Risso * Adapted by Vincio Capossela * LP: Rebetiko Gymnastas * Produced by Vinicio Capossela * Label: La Cupa
Argentinian troubadour Atahualpa Yupanqui turned a Uruguayan poem called “The Axles of My Cart” into a famous song in which various levels of meaning complemented each other, e.g., a worker’s loneliness, resilience, and/or refusal to keep quiet. The song has since come to life in numerous milonga and tango versions, suggesting additional meanings. A recent Italian interpretation by Vinicio Capossela, which uses Greek instrumentation offers this one: the resolve to dance coyly. The song’s video depicts Capossela and his band performing in a gym while dancers rehearse.