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Oración a mi amada
The guarania written on the trip to the 1948 London Olympics.
What it is
'Oración a mi amada' is one of Paraguay's most popular love songs. Eladio Martínez and Emigdio Ayala Báez wrote it during the Trío Olímpico's trip to Europe in 1948, when they were invited to the London Olympic Games to stand in for the absent Paraguayan athletes.
Did you know…?
The trio sang on BBC programs, at Oxford University and before the British royal family.
Listen to
Look for classic versions with guitar and harp.
Music & dance
Verified · sep 2026
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