The song tells a melancholic story about a young orphan girl ("la huerfanita") living by the sea. Notable Interpretations
Featured on the 2010 album San Patricio , produced by Ry Cooder.
A legendary version often cited for its emotional depth. A La Orilla De Un Palmar
It is a popular piece for students of Mexican music and is frequently available as sheet music for study .
Listen to various interpretations of this classic piece, from traditional ranchera to contemporary folk: A La Orilla De Un Palmar YouTube · Lola Beltrán - Topic A la Orilla de un Palmar YouTube · The Chieftains - Topic Los Cenzontles - A La Orilla De Un Palmar en Sonora YouTube · Los Cenzontles A La Orilla De Un Palmar YouTube · Dueto de Antaño - Topic A la Orilla de un Palmar YouTube · José Manuel Calderón - Topic The song tells a melancholic story about a
The song was performed by Los Cenzontles in the Rio Sonora Valley as part of the documentary Linda and the Mockingbirds .
Often performs it as part of his classical tenor repertoire. Cultural Impact It is a popular piece for students of
(At the Edge of a Palm Grove) is a classic Mexican folk song primarily attributed to the renowned composer Manuel M. Ponce . It is widely considered a staple of the Mexican art song and "canción Mexicana" repertoire. Musical Overview