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Paquita la del Barrio: The Love and Heartbreak Stories Behind Her Anthems

Paquita la del Barrio, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, became one of the most representative figures of Mexican ranchera and popular music. Her artistic legacy is marked by lyrics that ...
USA Today

Muere Paquita la del Barrio, cantante de 'Rata de dos patas', a los 77 años

Francisca Viveros Barradas, mejor conocida como Paquita la del Barrio, la famosa cantante mexicana detrás del tema icónico "Rata de dos patas", falleció el lunes a los 77 años en su natal Veracruz, ...
Latin Times on MSN

Paquita la del Barrio's Family Announces Plans For A Public Funeral

24 hours after her passing in Veracruz, Mexico, the family of Paquita la del Barrio has announced plans for a public funeral.
People

Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican Singer, Dies at 77: 'A Unique and Irreplaceable Artist'

la del Barrio released dozens of albums and was nominated for three Grammy Awards throughout her decades-spanning career John Medina/WireImage Paquita la del Barrio, a famed Mexican singer known for ...
Los Angeles Times

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio 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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Fans, drag queens remember Paquita la del Barrio

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 ...