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Birth name María Antonia del Carmen Peregrino Álvarez
Birth 2 november 1912
Death 19 november 1982 (at 70 years)
María Antonia del Carmen Peregrino Álvarez (October 17, 1912 – December 19, 1982), better known as Toña la Negra, was a Mexican singer known for her interpretation of boleros and canciones written by Agustín Lara. She first became famous for her interpretation of Lara's "Enamorada", as well as "Lamento Jarocho", written specially for her to sing. She also sang in the famous Sonora Matancera, recording two numbers in the studio with this musical institution. The alley where she was born in the old barrio of "La Huaca" in the city of Veracruz, México, carries her name.
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