Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies

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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, Whose Songs Empowered Women, Dies at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, passionate feminist singer-songwriter, dies at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, the Mexican singer-songwriter beloved for her blistering critiques of men and machismo culture, died Monday. She was 77. Paquita, whose legal name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, had battled health issues for years. She died at her home in Veracruz, Mexico, according to her representatives.