Maria Elena Los Sonors -

A legendary instrumental guitar version by the Brazilian duo that reignited the song's global popularity in the early 1960s. Los Sonors and Their Rendition

were a Mexican group formed in the early 1960s, known for their versatile sound that blended traditional Mexican rhythms with the burgeoning rock and roll movement. Maria Elena Los Sonors

Their version of "María Elena" followed the trend of instrumental guitar covers popularized by groups like The Shadows and Los Indios Tabajaras. However, Los Sonors infused it with a distinct Mexican "bolero-rock" flavor, utilizing clean electric guitar leads and steady percussion. A legendary instrumental guitar version by the Brazilian

A bridge between traditional Mexican romanticism and the 1960s rock era. However, Los Sonors infused it with a distinct

Reached #1 on the Billboard charts with vocals by Bob Eberly.

The connection between and Los Sonors represents a classic chapter in Mexican rock and instrumental music. While the song is a world-renowned standard, the version by the Mexican group Los Sonors is a defining example of the "Grupero" and "Rock en Español" styles of the 1960s. Origin of the Song "María Elena"

The song was originally composed in 1932 by Mexican songwriter . It was dedicated to María Elena Portes Gil, the wife of former Mexican President Emilio Portes Gil.