On 16 July 1929 debuted at the "El Retiro" and doing cabaret season at the site, where it was known as "la Peregrino", the Don Emilio Azcarraga Vidaurreta knew who was, along with Enrique Contel, who named her Tona la Negra . Began to be recognized in its interpretation of the song "Enamorada" by Agustin Lara, who also produced for her songs like "Lamento Jarocho", "Veracruz", "Noche Criolla ", "Oración Caribe", "Palmera", "La clave azul "and " La Cumbancha "which appeared together in a music magazine in the Teatro Esperanza in December 1932, with such success that should extend their presentations for a long time.
She also sang for Cuban legends La Sonora Matancera. The alley where she was born in the old barrio of "La Huaca" in the city of Veracruz, México, carries her name. After her death the municipality of Veracruz has erected a statue of Toña la Negra within sight of the old church of Cristo del Buen Viaje (1609) bordering on the La Huaca barrio.
The German film director Christian Baudissin made a documentary about Toña la Negra for television in 1993 with interviews with her ex-husband the musician "Vittillo" Victor Ruiz Pazos and others who knew her.
Palmera
Toña la negra Lyrics
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En tu boquita la sangre marchita que tiene el coral.
En la cadencia de tu voz divina la rima de amor,
Y en tus ojeras se ven las palmeras borrachas del Sol.
Hay en tus ojos el verde esmeralda que brota del mar
En tu boquita la sangre marchita que tiene el coral.
Y en tus ojeras se ven las palmeras borrachas del Sol.
En la cadencia de tu voz divina la rima de amor,
Y en tus ojeras se ven las palmeras borrachas del Sol.
The lyrics to Toña la Negra's song "Palmera" are poetic and evoke powerful imagery. The first verse talks about the green emerald that seems to emanate from the sea and can be seen in the singer's eyes. The second line talks about the blood that has dried up in the coral, a metaphor for the many difficult challenges and experiences the singer has had to go through. In the third line of the verse, we hear about the singer's voice, which is said to be filled with the melody of love. Finally, the fourth line compares the dark circles under the singer's eyes to palm trees that have been battered by the sun. The second verse follows the same structure and repeats some of the same lines.
In essence, "Palmera" is a song about a woman who has experienced tremendous pain and struggles in her life, but despite this, she remains resilient and beautiful. The green emerald in her eyes and the melody of her voice speak to her inner strength and the beauty that she possesses. The blood-marched coral in her mouth and the dark circles under her eyes speak to the pain and struggles she has had to go through. Overall, the song is a tribute to the beauty and strength of women, who can endure even the most difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hay en tus ojos el verde esmeralda que brota del mar
In your eyes, we can see the sparkling green color of the ocean's emerald.
En tu boquita la sangre marchita que tiene el coral.
In your mouth, we see the same dead color as the lifeless coral's blood.
En la cadencia de tu voz divina la rima de amor,
In the rhythm of your divine voice, we hear the poetry of love.
Y en tus ojeras se ven las palmeras borrachas del Sol.
And in your dark circles, we see the palm trees drunk with the sun's warmth.
Writer(s): AGUSTIN LARA
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@orlandoalvarado4528
Mezcla rara y exquisita la cadencia de la voz de Toña La Negra, la poesía de Agustín Lara y el diálogo entre el guiro, el piano y la marimba
@henryaldomendozabarreno6400
Grande mi toña la negra ni mamá era su recontar fan y a mi me encanta 🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️🏊♂️
@3spada3
Nunca volveremos a tener otro poeta como Agustin Lara.
Con fino lenguaje homenajea a la mujer.
@yahirarellano6818
Se siente ese toque jarocho
@dalya.7514
Desde que leí el libro de ARRANCARME LA VIDA , ¡ amo todas las canciones de Toña la Negra ! ❤
Gracias vida por mostrarme esa belleza de música que creí nunca volver a escuchar y disfrutar , me siento afortunada 🙏
@bebehermosa7618
Ese libro te cambia la vida jaja!... en la película sale esta canción.
@Latino1630
La mejor interprete de Lara en este bolero "Palmera", la sensación jarocha Toña La Negra.
@gigiovillalobos
Chiquis estas escuchando alla en el cielo'? por que sera que lo que tanto me chocaba de ti, ahora hasta lo canto?? y me las sé completas, no cabe duda que llegamos a la madurez y somos igual que nuestras madres, te extraño me encantaria volver escucharte cantar
@ZCZCLALCNNNN
Hermosa versiòn de la jarocha Toña La Negra. Preciosa voz que sus admiradores seguimos disfrutando gracias a la magia de Youtube. Tengo el cd original y gracias Mr.Maymac por este video. Buen trabajo. Saludos de tu amigo ALIEN.
@karloskonejoparedeshernand284
Hay en tus ojos el verde esmeralda que brota del mar
en tu boquita la sangre marchita que tiene el coral.
En la cadencia de tu voz divina la rima de amor,
y en tus ojeras se ven las palmeras borrachas de Sol.