Una Paloma Blanca

Album: Una Paloma Blanca (1835)

Songfacts®:

  • The title of this song translates as "One White Dove," but it is entirely different from the widely recorded 20th Century song "Paloma Blanca," which is also known as "Una Paloma Blanca."

    Described as a Spanish air for two voices, and arranged by M. R. Lacy, it was published in London c1835. Although born in Spain, Michael Rophino Lacy (1795-1867) was of Irish extraction, and a professional violinist, among his other talents. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England

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