The now timeless and iconic phrase − pointed at useless men in Paquita la del Barrio's eyes − wasn't just her go-to line belted out in many of her rancheras. It became widely adopted by the tias, ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved singers, Paquita la del Barrio. NPR's Eyder Peralta has this remembrance of an artist known for excoriating men as she sang about heartbreak.

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paquita la del Barrio poses in the press room during the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and ...

Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio died Monday. She was 77. It is unclear how she died. She was known for hits such as "Tres Veces Te Engañé" and "Rata De Dos Patas." LOS ...