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Mis noches sin ti (My Nights Without You)

Demetrio Ortiz's guarania dedicated to his mother.

What it is

Demetrio Ortiz, born in Piribebuy, composed it in February 1943 in Concepción and called it his 'first traveling guarania'. He dedicated it to his mother, whom he adored and who died in 1946. Its nostalgic melody made it a classic of Latin American song, recorded by countless performers.

Did you know…?

Demetrio Ortiz also wrote the music for 'Recuerdos de Ypacaraí'.

Listen to

Versions by Luis Alberto del Paraná y Los Paraguayos and by Latin American bolero singers.

Music & dance

Verified · sep 2026

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