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Los Angeles Times
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
MEXICO CITY — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77. Her passing was announced on her official social media accounts and confirmed to the Associated Press by her representatives. The state capital of Veracruz will mourn the loss of the iconic singer, who had faced a number of recent health problems. 'With deep pain and sadness we confirm the sensitive passing of our beloved 'Paquita la del Barrio' at her home in Veracruz,' the social media statement said. 'She was a unique and unrepeatable artist who will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of all of us who knew her and enjoyed her music.' READ IN SPANISH: Paquita la del Barrio remembered Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita la del Barrio captivated audiences with songs of heartbreak and betrayal, including anthems like 'Rata de Dos Patas' and 'Tres Veces te Engañé.' While her fan base was predominantly women, her powerful performances also drew men to her concerts. 'At the beginning, many men said 'Why would I go, to get shamed?' ... Now they join the concerts. They go with their girlfriend, their wife and they love it,' Paquita said in a 2016 interview with the AP. A two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee, Paquita la del Barrio received recognition from across the industry, including the Billboard Latin Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2021, which was presented to her by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. News of her death sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. The Latin Grammys and Apple Music were among the many who posted on social media to mourn her passing. 'RIP Paquita la del Barrio, the feminist icon from Mexico who sang what others were afraid to say,' wrote Apple Music on the social platform X. Bautista writes for the Associated Press.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chappell Roan Teases Unreleased Country Song ‘The Giver' Via Dial-In Stunt
Chappell Roan is teasing her single 'The Giver' again. After surprising fans in November by playing the country-spiked song during her Saturday Night Live debut, over the weekend Chappell was at it again, though this time she made them work a bit to hear it. The tune was hidden in a dial-up stunt Roan posted on her Instagram Story (check out a repost of it here), reachable by dialing the number (629) 468-8646 (aka 'Hot To Go'), at which point a voice menu offered a series of options to reach a dentist, attorney, plumber or construction services. More from Billboard Massive Attack to Headline London's LIDO Festival With Climate Action Show Nick Cave Calls Kanye West's Views 'Disappointing' but Stands by His Art Paquita la del Barrio: Remembering a Short But Mighty Presence Hitting the options took you to a trio of low-fi snippets of the song, on which she confidently notes her ability to 'get the job done' and satisfy a female partner better than any man ever could. During a spoken word portion of the fiddle-flecked tune on SNL, Roan noted, 'All you country boys think you know how to treat a woman right. Well, only a woman knows how to treat a woman right. She gets the job done.' The song, which has not yet been officially released, is Roan's first new music since the release of the singer's Grammy-winning 2023 debut LP, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. In a New York Times interview last fall, Roan producer Dan Nigo teased that the twangy tune would be a 'fun, uptempo country song' featuring some fiddle that would show a new side of the singer. At the time, Nigro said he and Roan were already five songs into recording her sophomore effort, which he said would also include a 'couple of ballads' and a 'mid-tempo rock song.' Without saying too much, Nigro said that the untitled second LP would spotlight 'a new version of Chappell.' After Roan's best new artist acceptance speech at last month's Grammy Awards, a number of powerful figures in the music business have stepped forward to help heed the singer's call to support up-and-coming artist's need for health care. Among those who've donated to the cause so far are labelmate Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Noah Kahan, with Live Nation, AEG Global Touring, Wasserman Foundation and Hinterland Music Festival also joining the We Got You campaign. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
USA Today
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Paquita la del Barrio's best heartbreak anthems, from 'Rata De Dos Patas' to 'Taco Placero'
Hear this story "¿Me estás oyendo inútil?" The now timeless and iconic phrase − pointed at useless men in Paquita la del Barrio's eyes − wasn't just her go-to line belted out in many of her rancheras. It became widely adopted by the tias, mamas, abuelitas and señoras in our lives as a way to reclaim their power over men who did nothing but hurt them. Through her songs − which comprised over 30 albums − Paquita was known for unmercifully calling out machismo through her music. She became a guiding light for many Mexican women wronged or slighted by their partners, or oppressed by a patriarchal world. Throughout her 50-year career, Paquita, who died at 77, gained the respect of fellow Mexican musicians and paved the way for more women to break into the world of rancheras and boleros, which were once predominately male. Paquita was to woman what Vicente Fernández was to men, if you will. Paquita herself had enough heartbreak for two lifetimes but turned that pain and sorrow into heartbreaking and empowering anthems other women could use to come out on the other side whole, anew − even if it meant downright ripping a man to shreds in song. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "I've suffered a lot. It's difficult because the heart goes where it wants. Those feelings are what guide people to my music," Paquita told USA TODAY in 2021. From her iconic "Ratas De Dos Patas" to her reflective "Que Se Cubra Mi Tumba," revisit some of Paquita's essential songs. Paquita la del Barrio's death:Famed Mexican songstress of feminist anthems dead at 77 'Rata De Dos Patas' "Rata de Dos Patas," released in 2000, is likely the most-requested Paquita song at karaoke. She holds no punches as she disintegrates an ex as she belts, "Rata inmunda/ Animal rastrero/ Escoria de la vida/ Adefesio mal hecho." ("Filthy rat/ Despicable animal/ Scum of lif / Monstrous looking man.") 'Tres Veces Te Engañe' Sure, nobody wants to be likened to a rat. But "Tres Veces Te Engañe" might be Paquita's fiercest song as she lets her cheating man know that two can play this game. As the saying goes, "Fool me once, shame on you," but in Paquita's world she won't let it go past that – she'll cheat on her former lover three times more. 'Las Mujeres Mandan' "Las mujeres mandan" is best listened to with your girlfriends and a tequila shot in Paquita's honor. The 2008 mariachi empowers women to be brave and speak up for themselves and also encourages sexual liberation: "No tengas miedo por grandotes que los veas/ Ponte valiente ya verás se amanza / Que aquí las mujeres mandan!" ("Don't be afraid no matter how big they might look/ Be brave and you'll see they'll give in/ Because here, women are in charge!") Celebrity tributes:Alejandro Sanz, Ana Bárbara honor 'iconic' ranchera singer 'Taco Placero' Paquita begins "Taco Placero" by demanding respect after an ex-lover was out and about kissing and telling. Not one to be passive, Paquita puts that man in her place and sings that he's one to talk – because she, too, wasn't satisfied in bed. "Eres un fiasco en la cama" (You were a failure in bed"), she sings. 'Azul Celeste' "Azul Celeste" is an anthem about the importance of self-love and self-worth. "No soy fácil y ya tú lo has comprobado/ Yo ni soy amor comprado/ Ni me entrego con cualquiera" ("I'm not easy and you've proven it / My love can't be bought / And I won't give myself away to just anyone"), she sings to an ex-lover who's begging to be let back into her life after betraying her trust. Our 2021 interview:Paquita la del Barrio has had enough heartbreak for two lifetimes. That's what guides people to her music 'Que Se Cubra Mi Tumba' In "Que Se Cubra Mi Tumba," released in 2000, Paquita sang about how she wishes to be remembered once she's transitioned into another life. She sorrowfully sings of not wanting to be sanctified or immortalized and simply letting her tomb be covered in foliage, because if loved ones can't give her her flowers while she's still alive, "Qué me puedo esperar al morir?" (What can I expect once I'm dead?) 'Me Saludas a La Tuya' Nobody was safe when it came to Paquita's wrath − not even an ex-lover's mother-in-law, and certainly not his mistress. In "Me Saludas a La Tuya," or "Say hi to yours for me," one can feel Paquita's disdain and side-eye for those who have wronged her after having opened up to them. She sings: "Mira que jugar conmigo/ Yo que tanto te adoraba" ("Look at you playing with me / I, who, adored you so much").
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Famed Mexican singer and actress Paquita la del Barrio has died at 77
Famed Mexican singer, actress and champion for women Paquita la del Barrio died at her home in Mexico. Paquita's marketing team took to X on Monday to announce the death of the 77-year-old best known for her songs 'Rata de Dos Patas,' 'Las Mujeres Mandan' and 'Tres Veces Te Engañé,' tunes that criticized misogyny and men who cheat. The social media post in Spanish said that with profound pain and sadness, they confirmed the death of the beloved Paquita la del Barrio at her home in Veracruz. Additionally, the post said Paquita was a one-of-a-kind and unmatched artist who left a permanent mark in the hearts of all who knew her and enjoyed her music. A representative of the singer in Mexico informed Billboard Español that she died of a heart attack while she was sleeping. Rolling Stone reported that earlier this year, Paquita battled health issues and had been seen using oxygen. She postponed a concert in Mexico earlier this year to recover. Paquita previously performed in the U.S., including concerts in California. She performed at the Toyota Arena in Ontario in 2023, according to Concert Archives. Many say Paquita was known best for her 'feminist anthems,' which were born from real-life experience. At 16, she married Miguel Gerardo, a man 28 years her senior. That marriage ended seven years later when she discovered he had another wife and family. Her second husband, Alfonso Martinez, died in 2000 after 31 years of marriage, USA Today reported. "Life happens, some good things and some bad – but we've got to move on, keep fighting," she told USA TODAY in 2021, ahead of receiving a special honor at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. "I got married for a second time and it was the same sacrilege and sacrifice of living with a man you know is being unfaithful," she added. Paquita, whose birth name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in Veracruz and started her career as a performer in Mexico City, according to several news sources. 'Her powerful voice earned her a recording contract in the late 80s, and she quickly compiled a lengthy catalogue of more than 30 albums that extended into the late 2010s,' according to Rolling Stone. Paquita's 2013 album Romeo Y Su Nieta earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Regional Mexican Music Album. Victorville resident Ricardo Avila told the Daily Press that he and his late mother, Silvia, were big fans of Paquita. "When I was a kid, my mom would wake up and start the day listening to Paquita la del Barrio,' Avila said. 'After a while, that music started growing on me.' Avila said that he often plays Paquita's music, which 'overwhelms' him with 'happy memories' of his mother. With a career that spanned over five decades, Paquita received many awards, including the 2011 Billboard Regional Mexican Music Award 'La Voz.' Ten years later, the singer was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. As a child, Paquita showcased her powerful voice at school festivals. In the 1970s, the singer formed the duo Las Golondrinas with her sister Viola, and in 1984, she released her debut album, El Barrio de los Faroles, as Paquita la del Barrio, according to Billboard. The singer went on to record over 30 albums, which sold more than 30 million copies, with hits that also include 'Las Mujeres Mandan,' 'La Última Parada,' 'Me Saludas a la Tuya,' 'Soltero Maduro, Chiquito' and 'Hombres Malvados.' Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@ Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Famed Mexican singer and actress Paquita la del Barrio has died
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, the emblematic Mexican singer-songwriter known for her anthemic ranchera ballads, died on Monday at her home in Veracruz. She was 77. Her family confirmed the news on social media early Monday morning, but did not list a cause of death. 'With profound pain and sadness, we confirm the sensible death of our beloved Paquita la del Barrio at her home in Veracruz,' their statement read. They continued, 'She was a unique and unmatched artist who left a permanent mark in the hearts of all who knew her and who enjoyed her music. In this moment of great pain we ask respectfully that public opinion and the media give us space and understanding so her family can mourn in peace and privacy. We thank you for your understanding and respect in this difficult time. Rest in peace, your music and legacy will live forever in our hearts.' Paquita was born Francisca Viveros Barradas in Veracruz on April 2, 1947. She started her career in entertainment as a small town singer in Mexico City but broke through in the Mexican ranchera genre, a field typically dominated by men, after signing a deal with CBS Records. Over the years, Paquita embraced this part of her story fiercely — fearlessly and comically leaning on feminist themes in her anthems of love and revenge. Songs like 'Rata de dos Patas' ('Two-Legged Rats') and 'Tres Veces Te Engane' ('Three Times I Cheated on You') served as commentary on the machismo culture ingrained in Mexican culture. She released over 30 albums and received three Grammy nominations (all of them in the regional Mexican or Tejano album category). Outside of music, the singer also appeared on screen for TelevisaUnivision's 'Velo de Novia' in 2003, and on 'Amor de Barrio' in 2015. Paquita had been struggling with health issues in recent years and had started using oxygen supplies. She postponed a concert earlier this year citing health concerns but was slated to play a series of shows as part of El Flaco y El Mimoso's '2 Primos de Cuidado Tour.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
