"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.