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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
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paquita la del Barrio: Five Ruthless Songs that Captured Her Fighting Spirit
Not only did Paquita la del Barrio blaze a trail for women in música mexicana, she also rallied against the misogyny that ran rampant in the genre from the moment she stepped onto the music scene. For more than three decades, the Mexican powerhouse took down cheating men in her songs, confronting them and refusing to take any bullshit. Paquita died on Monday at age 77. Throughout her career, she never held back, and she was never afraid to unleash her vengeance. Her breakup anthems were also multigenerational, with one of her most famous songs 'Rata de Dos Patas' referenced in Becky and Karol G's smash 'Mamiii' in 2022. Paquita later offered words of advice to Shakira after she released her diss track 'Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,' which was aimed at her ex Gerard Piqué. 'Give it your all. The important thing is that you have your children, someone to live for and everything in life, Mija. Don't worry,' she wrote in a message. Bad Bunny also famously showed her love at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards. More from Rolling Stone Mexican Singer Paquita la del Barrio Dead at 77 'SNL50' Played the Hits Lady Gaga Teases 'Mayhem' With Cryptic Lines: 'Choke on the Fame and Hope It Gets You High' Paquita la del Barrio songs had an indelible impact not only in música mexicana, but in Latin music broadly. Here are five of her best songs that capture the fearless spirit of the 'Warrior of Bolero.' 'Rata de Dos Patas' is Paquita la del Barrio's pièce de résistance. In the emotional ranchera song, released in 2001, she unleashed her fury at an unfaithful ex, comparing him to a rat and to vermin, and declaring him 'the scum of life.' Paquita dug in even deeper and described the guy's hardware as 'chiquito' (very small). Becky G and Karol G later alluded to the song in their breakup anthem 'Mamiii.' 'Tres Veces Te Engañe' was an anthem with a tit-for-tat message, letting a cheater know two could play his game. In the cathartic mariachi song, she let her former partner know that she had done the same to him three times over. '¿Me estas oyendo inútil?' Paquita asked him, which means 'Are you hearing me, useless man?' Paquita la del Barrio went scorched earth in the fiery 'Me Saludas a La Tuya.' While tearing her ex a new one in the ranchera song, she also took aim at her suegra (mother-in-law). 'Say hi to yours for me,' she winkingly belted, which can double in Mexican slang as another way to say 'fuck off.' Once again, she referred to her ex as an 'inútil' and later playfully revived the insult and lobbed it at Bad Bunny with a wink at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Paquita went for the jugular in the playful 'Taco Placero,' released in 2021. She compared their disappointing sex life to an unfulfilling dinner. In Spanish, Paquita belted, 'I expected you to be a whole meal that night, but I ended up finding out you are the worst at everything / You ended up being a bland taco.' In addition to being a classic, the song also feels like the most scathing Yelp review ever. Paquita la del Barrio didn't slow down her musical output or demanding touring schedule later in life. In 2020, she teamed up with grupera queen Ana Bárbara for empowering 'El Consejo,' where she shared her advice on love. Paquita also once again invoked her iconic phrases like 'Rata de Dos Patas' and '¿Me estas oyendo inútil?' in the song that showed the sisterhood of women in música mexicana. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Famed Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team announced Monday in a statement on Instagram. 'Rest in peace, your music and legacy will always live in our hearts,' the statement said, asking for space so that her family can 'live their grief in privacy.' CNN has contacted Paquita la del Barrio's management agency. The artist, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz in 1947. Her best-known songs were known for lyrics that empowered women and mercilessly called out men in broken romantic relationships. Some of her most famous hits include 'Tres Veces te Engañé' (Three Times I Cheated on You) and 'Rata de Dos Patas' (Two-Legged Rat), which take aim at male chauvinism. From an early age, she showed a penchant for ranchera music, influenced by artists such as Antonio Aguilar and Pedro Infante. Throughout her career, Paquita stood out for performing songs that address themes of heartbreak and female empowerment, becoming an icon of Mexican music. 'Her live performances, based mainly on feminist songs with aggressive lyrics towards macho attitudes, seduced followers from all over the country,' her biography on Spotify reads. Paquita received various recognitions for her contribution to Mexican music. She was nominated for a Grammy award three times and honored in 2021 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. 'Rata de dos patas' remains an anthem of heartbreak and female empowerment. Various artists have covered the song, consolidating her place in the history of Latin music. The Mexican Ministry of Culture mourned the artist's death, calling her an icon of ranchera music in a post on X. 'Her repertoire with more than 40 record productions that include rancheras, banda and norteñas, was distinguished by raising her voice against injustices towards women. Rest in peace,' the ministry's statement read. This is a developing story. More to come Erick Beltrán contributed to this report
CNN
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Famed Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team announced Monday in a statement on Instagram. 'Rest in peace, your music and legacy will always live in our hearts,' the statement said, asking for space so that her family can 'live their grief in privacy.' CNN has contacted Paquita la del Barrio's management agency. The artist, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz in 1947. Her best-known songs were known for lyrics that empowered women and mercilessly called out men in broken romantic relationships. Some of her most famous hits include 'Tres Veces te Engañé' (Three Times I Cheated on You) and 'Rata de Dos Patas' (Two-Legged Rat), which take aim at male chauvinism. From an early age, she showed a penchant for ranchera music, influenced by artists such as Antonio Aguilar and Pedro Infante. Throughout her career, Paquita stood out for performing songs that address themes of heartbreak and female empowerment, becoming an icon of Mexican music. 'Her live performances, based mainly on feminist songs with aggressive lyrics towards macho attitudes, seduced followers from all over the country,' her biography on Spotify reads. Paquita received various recognitions for her contribution to Mexican music. She was nominated for a Grammy award three times and honored in 2021 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. 'Rata de dos patas' remains an anthem of heartbreak and female empowerment. Various artists have covered the song, consolidating her place in the history of Latin music. This is a developing story. More to come Erick Beltrán contributed to this report
CNN
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Famed Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team announced Monday in a statement on Instagram. 'Rest in peace, your music and legacy will always live in our hearts,' the statement said, asking for space so that her family can 'live their grief in privacy.' CNN has contacted Paquita la del Barrio's management agency. The artist, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz in 1947. Her best-known songs were known for lyrics that empowered women and mercilessly called out men in broken romantic relationships. Some of her most famous hits include 'Tres Veces te Engañé' (Three Times I Cheated on You) and 'Rata de Dos Patas' (Two-Legged Rat), which take aim at male chauvinism. From an early age, she showed a penchant for ranchera music, influenced by artists such as Antonio Aguilar and Pedro Infante. Throughout her career, Paquita stood out for performing songs that address themes of heartbreak and female empowerment, becoming an icon of Mexican music. 'Her live performances, based mainly on feminist songs with aggressive lyrics towards macho attitudes, seduced followers from all over the country,' her biography on Spotify reads. Paquita received various recognitions for her contribution to Mexican music. She was nominated for a Grammy award three times and honored in 2021 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. 'Rata de dos patas' remains an anthem of heartbreak and female empowerment. Various artists have covered the song, consolidating her place in the history of Latin music. This is a developing story. More to come Erick Beltrán contributed to this report
