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.
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.
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 ...