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NBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican music legend and feminist icon, 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 by her representatives to The Associated Press. 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 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.' 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 took to 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.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
MEXICO CITY (AP) — 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 by her representatives to The Associated Press. 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 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.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 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 took to 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. ____ Follow AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
MEXICO CITY (AP) — 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 by her representatives to The Associated Press. 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 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.' 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 took to 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. ____
The Independent
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
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 by her representatives to The Associated Press. 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 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.' 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 took to 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.
The Independent
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Paquita la del Barrio death: Beloved Mexican singer and ‘Warrior of Bolero' dies at 77
Francisca Viveros Barradas, the beloved Mexican singer known by her stage name Paquita la del Barrio, has died. She was 77. The Veracruz -born singer was known for speaking out against macho culture in songs like 'Rata de dos patas' ('Two-legged Rat'). Her death was announced in a statement posted on her official social media accounts. 'With deep pain and sadness, we sensitively confirm the death of our 'Paquita la del Barrio' in her home in Veracruz. She was a unique and irreplaceable artist who left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone who knew her and enjoyed her music," read the statement, which has been translated from Spanish. "At this time of great pain, we respectfully ask all media outlets and the public to give us space and understanding so that her family can grieve in privacy and peace. We appreciate your support and respect during this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Her music and legacy will live on in our hearts forever.' No cause of death has yet been announced. Barradas was born in Alto Lucero, Veracruz on April 2, 1947. She began singing from an early age, and while still a teenager she met and married her first husband, Miguel Gerardo Martínez. He was 18 years her senior, and it later emerged he was already married and had another family. In the 1970s she formed the duo Las Golondrinas with her sister Viola, and in 1979, at the age of 32, she moved to Mexico City to further pursue her musical dreams. There she performed at La Fogata Norteña, where she met her second husband Alfonso Martínez. They remained together until his death in 2001. Barradas became very popular as a singer of bolero songs. Her stage name, which she adopted in 1984 for her album El Barrio de los Faroles, means 'Paquita from the neighborhood'. She was also known as "the Queen of the People" and "the warrior of Bolero". Her songs, such as 'Tres Veces te Engañé' ('Three Times I Cheated on You'), often railed against a culture of aggressive machismo. In 2021, she ran for political office in the state of Veracruz as a candidate for the Citizen Movement Party (Movimiento Ciudadano). That same year she was awarded the Billboard Artistic Career Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony. In 2022, she was hospitalized with a pulmonary thrombosis, which affected her ability to walk and led to her limiting her public performances. She gave her last concert at the Palenque de Texcoco on April 1, 2023.
