A bittersweet old Cuban song which expresses a longing for the days when “the pearl” – the island of Cuba – was free. The lamenting text (which can be sung in Spanish or English) is set to a slow waltz in a style reminiscent of the late 19th century popular songs of Spain.
| Arrangement | Piano Accompaniment, SATB |
| Format | Score |
| NumberOfPages | 7 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Boosey and Hawkes |
| Contributors | Lopez, Anselmo(Composer) Rogers, Wayland(Arranger) |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| ISMN | 9790051471942 |