#argentinia

[knuppitalism-with-ue]

Another #paleostream sketch

Argentinosaurus meeting a juvenile Mapusaurus.

[mywifeleftme]

207: Atahualpa Yupanqui // El hombre, el paisaje y su canción

El hombre, el paisaje y su canción Atahualpa Yupanqui 1969, Odeon

Atahualpa Yupanqui was a titanic figure in Argentine music. As an ethnomusicologist who formed a bridge between various forms of Indigenous folk music and the younger artists of the nueva canción (new song) movement; a first-rate composer; and a political revolutionary imprisoned numerous times for his beliefs, Yupanqui is a fine representative of that era of Latin American creators whose artistic quality was equaled by the courage of their convictions. Due to his Communist Party affiliation, Yupanqui didn’t record much until he was already in his 40s, which robs us of the voice of his youth, but also enforces his image as a fatherly figure, a living link with the past.

Once he started recording though, the torrent was overwhelming—between his remarkable productivity and the tendency of labels to constantly repackage his work, forging a semblance of a linear discography is beyond my skills. I’m not altogether sure of the provenance of El hombre, el paisaje y su canción (The Man, the Landscape and His Song), a 1969 record I picked up on a lark a few years back that became an instant favourite in the Wifeleft household. There was an album of the same name released the previous year that shares four tracks, suggesting my Hombre may be a compilation—on the other hand, he recorded many of his songs numerous times, so it’s possible these are from an entirely different session. The album certainly sounds as though it was recorded in one sitting.

No matter, this is my favourite of the handful of Yupanqui albums I’ve heard to date. He is presented solo, as usual, accompanied only by his own acoustic guitar, and over a scant 30 minutes or so draws the listener entirely into his world. I feel as though I am watching the master singing for a small audience gathered on his porch, his fingers translating the weariness of the day’s labours into something more somber and romantic, his voice that of a man who understands his role is to witness and recount. The lyrics often look directly at the travails of working people, as on “Trabajo, quiero trabajo” (“Work, I Want Work”) and “Campesino” (“Peasant”), but there is also that mystical element common in Spanish poetry, as on “Guitarra, dímelo tú” (“Guitar, Tell Me”):

Guitar, you tell me Men are dead gods Already long collapsed Not even his dreams were saved Only the shadow has remained

El hombre also includes a pair of instrumentals that show off the expressiveness of Yupanqui’s playing to great effect—“El llanto” (“Crying”) is as poignant as its title suggests, while “Malambo” (named for an Argentine folk dance) reminds me a bit of the American Primitive fingerstyle associated some distance north with John Fahey.

I doubt there is such a thing as a poor-quality Atahualpa Yupanqui album, and I think any collection would be enriched by his inclusion. He makes a great entry point to South American folk, some of the most timeless and impassioned music of the 20th century.

207/365

[quartzprinz]

by maxrivephotography

[kekwcomics]

NAMUR fotonovela (Ediciones Record S.C.A, 1974)

Namur was a 70s Argentine, whip-wielding, martial arts superhero who battled gangsters, smugglers and other ne're-do-wells. In the fotonovelas she was played by actress, Gloria Gago.

[littleobsessionsandlifeslessons]

WHERE IS THE "I COULD NEVER BE A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER BC I WOULD KISS MY TEAMMATE" POST

[nationcats]

NationCats Flag Cards - Argentina

[feyenoorderrr]

Who else thinks Lionel Messi gave some money to the referee at the WC match against the Netherlands? 🇦🇷-🇳🇱

[jinnaidaisuke]

Argentina what are you doooooing why are you doing this to me

[currentlyconfused16]

Normally I hate it when there’s fighting in sports but the Argentinians had it coming sorry not sorry

[urlocaltannenbaumm]

i can imagine oikawa just instant calling iwa and screaming to him about how argentina won wm finals

[knuppitalism-with-ue]

Another #paleostream sketch

Posted this in a bundle before but I thought it needs its own post. Chucarosaurus ripping a largely rotten/dried rebbachisaur from the ground to get some juicy calcium.

[rjzimmerman]

From the Center for Biological Diversity:

Check out recent wildlife-cam footage of an Argentinian mama jaguar and her three beautiful cubs.

This month Center staff traveled with renowned scientist Sebastián Di Martin of ReWilding Argentina to explore historical and occupied jaguar habitat in Arizona and New Mexico. Sebastián and his team have successfully reintroduced jaguars into formerly occupied habitat at the species’ southern range in Argentina’s Iberá. The last jaguar in the area was killed in 1953. But thanks to ReWilding Argentina, now 25 jaguars thrive there. “Sebastián’s groundbreaking work to bring jaguars back to their southern range is an inspiration for efforts here in their northern range in the U.S. Southwest,” said the Center’s Russ McSpadden.

[quartzprinz]

by Владимир Рябков

[littleobsessionsandlifeslessons]

Enemies to lovers...?

[sambuchito]

looove opening tumblr and seeing my mutuals happy like a proud parent ,,, like what happened sweetie? did blorbo from futbol win? :) did he have fun?

[itgirlgasly]

cant believe neither football tumblr or football tiktok has shown me a truly hot player but my 24 year old slightly drunk heterosexual brother casually pulls up the most divine man i have ever seen wear a football jersey on insta. jackson irvine if u are single and interested CALL ME 📞📞