Paquita la del Barrio, born Francisca Viveros Barradas, has died at 77 in Veracruz, Mexico. She was celebrated for her powerful voice and defiance against machismo through music. Her career surged in the 1980s with lyrics that resonated with women's experiences of heartbreak and empowerment, notably in her hit "Una rata de dos patas." Sharing personal struggles influenced her artistic expression, and she often highlighted the pain women endure in relationships. With over 30 albums, she became an international symbol of female strength, leaving behind an enduring legacy of social commentary in her music.
I've suffered a lot. It's difficult because the heart goes where it wants. Those feelings are what guide people to my music.
I don't sing what others sing. I sing the truth, even if the gentlemen don't like it.
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