Carpas De Salta
Los Cantores Del Alba Lyrics

The lyrics of Los Cantores Del Alba's song "Carpas De Salta" reminisce the traditional Carnaval celebrations in Salta, Argentina. The song is a tribute to the outdoor tents (carpas) where people gathered to dance to the music provided by the bandoneón and guitar. The singer fondly remembers the lively atmosphere filled with the aromas of chicha, aloja, and ramas de albahaca verde. These elements and senses define the experience of the unique Salteñan Carnaval. The song portrays the desire to go back to those cherished moments when the whole Salta was celebrating, and everyone was joyfully participating in traditions such as playing with water and flour and carrying canastillas de flores. The performer acknowledges that it is impossible to recreate those events, but he cherishes the memories and asks, Who wouldn't want to return to them?

The lyrics' simplicity captures the essence of the Salta Carnival, its people, and traditions. The song's sentimentality conveys not only how much the singer treasures the celebrations but also how much he identifies with Salta's culture. The song is a simple yet effective portrayal of nostalgia for something that is culturally universal: the essence of olden days where individuals always yearned to go back to the good old days, where everything was joyous and happy. Though the song speaks of Salta's particular way of the celebration, it moves beyond the city borders to individuals who've attended festivals and carnival celebrations that remind them of their childhood memories.