Paquita la del Barrio
| Paquita la del Barrio | |
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 Paquita la del Barrio in Monterrey, Mexico, May 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Francisca Viveros Barradas |
| Also known as | Paquita la del Barrio |
| Born | April 2, 1947 |
| Origin | Alto Lucero, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Genres | Ranchera |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1970–present |
Paquita la del Barrio ("Franny from the neighborhood") is the stage name of Francisca Viveros Barradas (born April 2, 1947), a Mexican singer of rancheras and other Mexican styles. She was born in Alto Lucero, Veracruz and started her career in Mexico City in 1970. Her songs usually take a stance against Mexico's sexist male culture. This has made her popular among female audiences. Her signature phrase, with which she often teases male spectators in her shows, is "¿Me estás oyendo, inútil?" ("Are you listening to me, you good-for-nothing?"). Many of Paquita's albums and songs are jukebox staples in Mexican clubs and cantinas. One of her best known songs is Rata de dos patas (Eng: "Two-legged rat"), in which she uses a rat as a metaphor for a man. Many admirers, particularly outside Mexico, also appreciate her for her camp value. Paquita la del Barrio was married twice. Her first marriage ended when she discovered her husband's infidelity. Her second marriage lasted 31 years, and ended with her husband's death in 2000. Paquita duets with singer Ricardo Arjona on "Ni Tu Ni Yo" on his "5to Piso" CD from 2008. She also performed at the Premios Lo Nuestro and participated in the "Somos El Mundo" the Spanish version of "We Are The World."
[edit] Controversy
In March 2010, Paquita was noted for her comments on the issue of gay couples adopting, saying that she would rather leave a hungry child starve in the streets than be adopted by a gay couple. She then adopted 5 children. [1][2]
[edit] Discography
- 1992. Desquítate conmigo
- 1993. Tres veces te engañé
- 1993. Te voy a recordar
- 1993. Paquita la del Barrio y sus boleros rancheros
- 1993. Ni un cigarro
- 1993. Invítame a pecar
- 1993. Bórrate
- 1994. Acábame de matar
- 1995. Dicen que tú
- 1998. Me saludas a la tuya
- 1999. Al cuarto vaso
- 2000. Piérdeme el respeto
- 2000. El club de los inútiles
- 2000. Azul celeste
- 2001. Taco placero
- 2001. Duro y contra ellos
- 2002. Verdad que duele
- 2002. Pa' puras vergüenzas
- 2002. Falsaria
- 2004. Que Mama tan chaparrita
- 2004. Para los inútiles
- 2004. Me estás oyendo, inútil?
- 2004. Lámpara sin luz
- 2004. La crema de la crema
- 2004. Hombres malvados
- 2005. Que Chulos Campos
- 2005. No me amenaces
- 2005. Mi historia
- 2005. Llorarás
- 2005. En la bohemia
- 2006. El estilo inconfundibl de Paquita la del barrio
- 2006. 20 éxitos
- 2007. Puro dolor
- 2007. No chifle usted
- 2008. Las consentidas de Paquita la del barrio
- 2008. Las mujeres mandan
- 2008. Lo nuevo de Paquita la del barrio
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