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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Remembering a Musical Giant in Mexico
Description: We remember Paquita la del Barrio, who sang about romantic heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. Our correspondent in Mexico explains what she meant to her fans.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy