El Gavilгѓn. Marгќa Dolores Pradera -

Her discography exceeds 35 albums, specializing in boleros, rancheras, and various Latin American folk genres like the Peruvian vals and Mexican rancheras .

The song follows the traditional structure of a "gavilán" (sparrowhawk) folk song. It often features a dialogue or a request to a canoeist ( canoero ) to cross a river while being "followed by a red hawk" ( gavilán colorado ). EL GAVILГЃN. MARГЌA DOLORES PRADERA

is a prominent folk song famously performed by the legendary Spanish singer and actress María Dolores Pradera . While Pradera is Spanish, this specific song is rooted in the llanero folklore of the Venezuela/Colombia border regions . Her discography exceeds 35 albums, specializing in boleros,

Watch María Dolores Pradera's soulful performance of 'El Gavilán' to experience her signature deep resonance: EL GAVILÁN. MARÍA DOLORES PRADERA Rossiel Raffo YouTube• May 26, 2013 Song Overview is a prominent folk song famously performed by

Joropo / Música Llanera (specifically a Pajarillo or Gavilán style).

Pradera’s version is characterized by her deep contralto voice and the elegant acoustic accompaniment typical of her work with the guitar duo Los Gemelos . About María Dolores Pradera

She was renowned for her perfect Castilian pronunciation and her ability to elevate folk music to a sophisticated, "elegant" level that resonated globally. Notable Releases featuring "El Gavilán"