Paquita la del Barrio, feminist icon of Mexican music, dies at 77
Mexican music legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her feminist anthems, passed away at 77 in Veracruz. Fans and the music ...
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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies aged 77
A two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee, Paquita la del Barrio received recognition from across the industry.
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Paquita la del Barrio, famed Mexican songstress of feminist anthems, dead at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, a singer-songwriter whose lyrics took aim at sexism, died in her Veracruz, Mexico, home in February.
Paquita la del Barrio, whose songs took aim at machismo, dies at 77
The Mexican singing star was known for hits including “Rata de Dos Patas,” in which she likened her former lover to a two-legged rat, a snake and a cockroach.