Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paquita la del Barrio performing in 2006 in San Jose, California - Credit: WireImage Not only did Paquita la del Barrio blaze a ...

Paquita la Del Barrio (real name: Francisca Viveros Barradas) was a force in the bolero and rancheras genres of the Mexican music industry. Known for not pulling any punches in her song lyrics — such ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paquita la del Barrio has lost a lot in love. Despite that, "life happens, some good things and some bad – but we've got to move ...

At the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Paquita la del Barrio was honored with the Trajectory Award, which reflected the impact and importance of her legendary career. When she walked up to the ...

Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature a guest writer. This week, we’ve asked De Los contributing columnist Alex Zaragoza to fill in. If you have not subscribed to our weekly newsletter, you can ...

"Rata inmunda, animal rastrero, escoria de la vida, adefesio mal hecho." Loosely translating to "filthy rat, creeping animal, scum of life, shoddy monstrosity" in English, these are the opening lyrics ...

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 guiding light ...

Famed Mexican singer/songwriter Paquita la del Barrio known for songs like “Rata de Dos Patas” and “Tres Veces te Engañé” has passed away at the age of 77. The legendary Latin singer/songwriter died ...

Paquita la Del Barrio, the famous Mexican songstress known for her hits like “Rata de doe patas” and “Azul celeste,” died at the age of 77 on February 17, 2025. The singer made a lasting impression on ...

Hundreds of people participated in a heartfelt posthumous tribute to the iconic Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio on ...

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 ...

la del Barrio released dozens of albums and was nominated for three Grammy Awards throughout her decades-spanning career Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...