Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, identified for her highly effective voice and fierce protection of ladies, died at her dwelling in Veracruz early Monday on the age of 77.
Her passing was introduced on her official social media accounts and confirmed by her representatives to The Related Press. The state capital of Veracruz will mourn the lack of the long-lasting singer, who had confronted numerous current well being issues.
“With deep ache and unhappiness we verify the delicate passing of our beloved ‘Paquita la del Barrio’ at her dwelling in Veracruz,” the assertion mentioned. “She was a singular and unrepeatable artist who will depart an indelible mark within the hearts of all of us who knew her and loved her music.”
Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita la del Barrio captivated audiences with songs of heartbreak and betrayal, together with anthems like “Rata de dos patas” and “Tres veces te engañé.” Whereas her fan base was predominantly girls, her highly effective performances additionally drew males to her concert events.
“Originally, many males mentioned ‘Why would I am going, to get shamed? … Now they be part of the concert events. They go together with their girlfriend, their spouse they usually adore it,” Paquita mentioned in a 2016 interview with the AP.
A two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee, Paquita la del Barrio acquired recognition from throughout the business, together with the Billboard Latin Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2021, which was offered to her by Puerto Rican famous person Dangerous Bunny.
Information of her demise sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. The Latin Grammys and Apple Music have been among the many many who took to social media to mourn her passing.
“RIP Paquita la del Barrio, the feminist icon from Mexico who sang what others have been afraid to say,” wrote Apple Music on the social platform X.
