Rosalía honors Paquita la del Barrio and Mexican rancheras in Mexico City

During her LUX Tour performances at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Spanish singer Rosalía credited Mexican ranchera music as a primary inspiration for her song ‘La Perla’. Performing alongside Yahritza y Su Esencia, the artist explicitly honored the late Paquita la del Barrio, stating that her hit ‘Rata de dos patas’ was essential to the creation of ‘La Perla’.

Rosalía expressed her gratitude to the Mexican public and the legacy of Paquita la del Barrio, noting the profound influence of the country's musical traditions on her work. ‘La Perla’ has achieved significant commercial success, surpassing 363 million streams on Spotify.