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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
Boston Globe
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Paquita la del Barrio, whose songs empowered women, dies at 77
Paquita broke through in the Mexican ranchera genre, a field typically dominated by men, demonstrated through intense songs centering on love, revenge, and nationalism. Songs like 'Rata de dos Patas,' 'Me Saludas a la Tuya,' and 'Tres Veces Te Engane' denounced male macho culture and became anthems. Advertisement A 1999 article in The New York Times highlighted Paquita's place in Mexico City, where she had begun her career as a local performer, describing her as 'something of a patron saint' of a place where her songs resonated. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Paquita's passing caused an outpouring of grief among celebrities and fans on social media. Alejandro Sanz, a singer and composer, wrote in Spanish that her music was 'capable of capturing a feeling and turning it into a song' and that she is a 'part of the eternal culture.' Thalia, a popular singer and actress, shared a scene of the pair starring on 'Maria Mercedes,' a soap opera that aired on the Mexican broadcaster Televisa in 1992. Initially, Thalia expressed nervousness about sharing a stage with Paquita. 'Paquita marked a clear and forceful path when it came to empowering women in music,' Thalia wrote in Spanish on Instagram. 'She always spoke clearly and confidently in her songs and helped thousands of women in this industry feel more open and confident when talking about their life experiences without taboos.' Paquita was born Francisca Viveros Barradas on April 2, 1947, in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Her life shaped her music. Paquita was a teenager when she married a man nearly 30 years older than her. The marriage produced two children, but it ended after seven years when she found out that the man was already married with a family. Advertisement She had three children with her second husband, Alfonso Martinez. Martinez died in 2000 after the pair were married for 31 years. Information on survivors was not immediately available. '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 told USA Today in an interview conducted in Spanish in 2021. 'I've suffered a lot. It's difficult because the heart goes where it wants. Those feelings are what guide people to my music.' Men, in her songs, became 'two-legged rats' and wastes of time. But eventually, she noticed them at her concerts as well. 'They go with their girlfriend, their wife and they love it,' Paquita said in a 2016 interview with The Associated Press. She gained her stage name, which translates to 'Paquita from the neighborhood,' while performing in Mexico City venues with her sister, Viola Viveros. Her breakthrough came during a televised performance on Televisa, leading to a contract with CBS Records and propelling her onto the national stage. Paquita released more than 30 albums and received three Grammy nominations. In 2021, she received a lifetime achievement award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented to her onstage by Bad Bunny. The award cited her 'enduring and exceptional career, encompassing artistic and personal contributions that have had a major impact on Latin music worldwide.' In January, Paquita was scheduled to perform at a concert at Mexico City's National Auditorium, but canceled because of unspecified health issues. This article originally appeared in
