Not only did Paquita la del Barrio blaze a trail for women in música mexicana, she also rallied against the misogyny that ran rampant in the genre from the moment she stepped onto the music scene. For ...

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 ...

Ana Bárbara, Alejandro Sanz and the Latin Grammys were among those who shared remembrances for "iconic" Mexican singer Pauita la del Barrio. Friends, admirers and collaborators are mourning the death ...

Del Barrio was a two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee. By The Associated Press Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her ...

The vocalist and actress, often called the 'Warrior of Boleros,' was known for powerful feminist anthems that railed against ...

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 ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the Mexican diva known for her fierce takedowns of cheating men, died Monday. She was 77. The singer’s death was announced on her official X account. The Associated Press ...

Back in September of 2021, during the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami, Paquita la del Barrio - all 4 feet, 11 inches of her - struggled to reach the too-high microphone set up for her to accept ...

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 ...

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 ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Francisca Viveros Barradas, better known as "Paquita la del Barrio," has died at the age of 77. The famous Mexican singer was known for her not-so-romantic songs directed at men.