Originally from Veracruz, Paquita moved to Mexico City to pursue her dream. In the 1970s, she sang at local cantinas before opening her own venue, Casa Paquita, in the Guerrero neighborhood. The Sound:
These tracks are considered mandatory listening for understanding her cultural impact: Rata de dos patas Discografia Completa De Paquita La Del Barrio
Paquita la del Barrio , the "Reina del Pueblo" (Queen of the People), has a massive discography spanning over 40 years. Her music, primarily ranchera and bolero, is famous for its bold, feminist-leaning critiques of "macho" culture and unfaithful men. Core Albums & Career Highlights Originally from Veracruz, Paquita moved to Mexico City