Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies

Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies at 77
In unflinching ballads that spoke of the pain men can cause women, the Mexican singer often relied on what she learned in her own relationships.
Fans, drag queens remember Paquita la del Barrio
Música Mexicana legend Paquita la del Barrio died in her home in Veracruz, Mexico, announced in a heartfelt statement released via her official Instagram page on Feb. 17. She was 77.
Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio dies in Veracruz home
Paquita originally grew up on a family ranch in Veracruz, Mexico, where she would sing as she did errands, she told the El Paso Times in 2019. She performed as part of the Pepe Aguilar Y Familia Presentan Jaripeo Sin Fronteras 2019 at the Don Haskins Center.
Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican singer and activist, dies at 77
Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at age 77, her staff said Monday. "With deep sorrow and sadness, we confirm the sensitive death of our beloved 'Paquita La Del Barrio' in her home of Veracruz,
Paquita La Del Barrio Dies: Mexican Singer-Songwriter Was 77
Francisca Viveros Barradas, best known by her stage name Paquita la del Barrio, has died. She was 77. The Grammy-nominated singer known for hit songs like “Rata de dos Patas,” a song about a scorned woman calling out her cheating ex, died in her home in Veracruz, Mexico.
Paquita la del Barrio, Iconic Mexican Singer, Dies at 77
The singer-songwriter behind classics like “Tres Veces te Engañé” and “Rata de Dos Patas” received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
You're Everything Paquita La Del Barrio Didn't Want, They Tell Ángela Aguilar
The ones tasked with honoring Paquita La Del Barrio at the 2025 Premios Lo Nuestro were the Aguilar Dynasty: Pepe, Leonardo, and Ángela, who took the stage to perform some of the
Paquita la del Barrio Honored in Final Goodbye at Casa Paquita
The singer’s ashes will be taken through Mexico City, stopping at landmarks before a public farewell at Casa Paquita.
Paquita la Del Barrio’s Cause of Death: How the Late Mexican Singer Died
The acclaimed Mexican singer died on February 17, 2025. Learn more about Paquita’s music career and her life here.
Paquita la del Barrio, famed Mexican songstress of feminist anthems, dead at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, a singer-songwriter whose lyrics took aim at sexism, died in her Veracruz, Mexico, home in February.
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Paquita la del Barrio's death: Alejandro Sanz, Ana Bárbara honor 'iconic' ranchera singer
Friends, admirers and collaborators are mourning the death of 77-year-old singer Paquita la del Barrio. Known for unmercifully calling out machismo through her music, Paquita became a ...
Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Throughout her career, Paquita stood out for performing songs that address themes of heartbreak and female empowerment, ...