Paquita la del Barrio was more than just a singer; she was a voice for anyone who ever felt underestimated. Her music broke down barriers and turned personal heartbreak into powerful anthems.
Regional Mexican music star Ana Bárbara paid tribute to Paquita − the two most recently collaborated on the 2020 song "El Consejo" − by sharing a montage of clips featuring the two. The "Bandino" ...
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.