Paloma Negra Explained

Paloma Negra
Caption:Chavela Vargas' Debut Album (1961)
Artist:Chavela Vargas
Album:Chavela Vargas
Released:1961
Recorded:1961
Genre:Ranchera
Label:RCA Victor

"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, and Jenni Rivera.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cover versions of Paloma negra by Chavela Vargas | SecondHandSongs. SecondHandSongs .