MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, recognized for her highly effective voice and fierce protection of girls, died at her house 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 enduring singer, who had confronted a lot of current well being issues.
“With deep pain and sadness we confirm the sensitive passing of our beloved ‘Paquita la del Barrio’ at her home in Veracruz,” the statement said. “She was a unique and unrepeatable artist who will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of all of us who knew her and enjoyed 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 live shows.
“At the beginning, many men said ‘Why would I go, to get shamed? … Now they join the concerts. They go with their girlfriend, their wife and they love 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 trade, 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 loss of life sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. The Latin Grammys and Apple Music had 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 were afraid to say,” wrote Apple Music on the social platform X.
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