Paloma Negra

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"Paloma Negra"
Song by Chavela Vargas
from the album Chavela Vargas
Released1961
Recorded1961
GenreRanchera
Length3:18
LabelRCA Victor
Songwriter(s)Tomás Méndez

"Paloma Negra" is a ranchera song written by Tomás Méndez and originally released by Chavela Vargas in 1961 on her self-titled debut album.[1] The song was later featured on the soundtrack to the Academy Award-nominated biopic Frida.

"Paloma Negra" has been covered by prominent artists such as Lola Beltrán, Vicente Fernández, Ángela Aguilar, Lila Downs, Rocio Jurado, Vikki Carr, Angélica Garcia, and Jenni Rivera.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cover versions of Paloma negra by Chavela Vargas | SecondHandSongs". SecondHandSongs.