While the original is a traditional ranchera , Libertad often infuses her interpretations with elements of bolero and trova , styles she has mastered throughout her career. Musical Composition & Production
Written and first recorded by José Alfredo Jiménez, a titan of Mexican music. Tania Libertad - Cuando Sale La Luna
"Cuando Sale La Luna" is one of the most celebrated recordings by the Peruvian-Mexican artist . Though originally a classic Mexican ranchera written by the legendary José Alfredo Jiménez in 1954, Libertad's 1989 rendition is widely considered a definitive version, blending her high-register vocal agility with traditional Mexican instrumentation. Song Overview & Background While the original is a traditional ranchera ,
Her version was famously featured on the 1989 album "Tania Libertad Canta a José Alfredo Jiménez" . Though originally a classic Mexican ranchera written by
The 1989 recording was part of a major tribute project directed by and featured arrangements by renowned musicians like Eduardo Magallanes , Eugenio Toussaint , and Jesús Ferrer .