
Paquita la del Barrio remembered: Homages from Alejandro Sanz and Ana Bárbara
The Latin music world lost Francisca Viveros Barradas, commonly referred to as Paquita la del Barrio, who died on February 17, 2025, at her home in Veracruz, Mexico. Paquita was 77 years old. She had a legacy that crossed borders with her strong voice and unyielding promotion of women’s rights via her music. A Voice…