Paquita la del Barrio, the Grammy-nominated Mexican singer known for boleros and songs about women empowerment and against machismo, has died, according to a statement on her official social media ...

"Rest in peace, your music and legacy with live always in our hearts." Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita's impact on ranchera and bolero music was multifaceted. Throughout her 50-year ...

Trending on Billboard With a career spanning over five decades, Paquita la del Barrio was an idol in popular music. In 2011, she received the Billboard Regional Mexican Music Award “La Voz ...

By Leila Cobo Chief Content Officer Latin/Español, Billboard Back in September of 2021, during the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami, Paquita la del Barrio — all 4 feet, 11 inches of her ...

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

"She was a unique and unrepeatable artist who will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of all of us who knew her and enjoyed her music.” Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita la del Barrio ...

Rest in peace, your music and legacy will live forever in our hearts.” Paquita was born Francisca Viveros Barradas in Veracruz on April 2, 1947. She started her career in entertainment as a ...

Outside of music, the singer also appeared on screen for TelevisaUnivision’s “Velo de Novia” in 2003, and on “Amor de Barrio” in 2015. Paquita had been struggling with health issues in ...

Famed Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team announced Monday in a statement on Instagram.“Rest in peace, your music and legacy will always live in ...