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It is "La Paloma" (The Dove).

The song became an immediate hit in Mexico and was reportedly a favorite of Emperor Maximilian I. Its popularity was so immense that it is often mistaken for a traditional Mexican folk song. 2. The Cocktail: Mexico’s Favorite Refreshment La Paloma

In the mid-19th century, Cuba was still a Spanish colony, and a constant stream of cultural exchange flowed between the Caribbean and the Iberian Peninsula. The most significant export was a musical rhythm known as the Habanera —named after Havana. This rhythm, characterized by its sultry, undulating beat, was a fusion of European contradanza and African rhythmic sensibilities. It is "La Paloma" (The Dove)

That number is staggering. It means you can find played by classical guitarists, symphony orchestras, jazz combos, punk bands, mariachi groups, and heavy metal cover acts. It has been recorded in German, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Tagalog. This rhythm, characterized by its sultry, undulating beat,

(If a dove arrives at your window, treat her with tenderness, for she is my very self…)

Si a tu ventana llega una paloma, Trátala con cariño que es mi persona... (If a dove arrives at your window, treat it with affection because it is my person...)