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Rosalía credits Paquita la del Barrio as inspiration for 'La Perla' during Mexico City concert
The Spanish singer paid tribute to the late Mexican icon during the opening show of her five-night run at Palacio de los Deportes.
The short version
- Rosalía stated during her Aug. 22 Mexico City concert that her track 'La Perla' was inspired by Paquita la del Barrio's 'Rata de Dos Patas.'
- The performance marked the first of five scheduled LUX tour dates at the Palacio de los Deportes venue.
- Mexican pop singer Kenia Os joined Rosalía on stage as a guest during the performance.
Key facts
- During an Aug. 22 concert at Mexico City's Palacio de los Deportes, Rosalía told the crowd that her song 'La Perla' would not exist without Paquita la del Barrio's 'Rata de Dos Patas.'[Billboard]
- The event drew an estimated 16,500 attendees according to promoter Ocesa.[Billboard]
- Paquita la del Barrio died in February 2025 at the age of 77.[Billboard]
- Rosalía is scheduled to perform four additional shows in Mexico City on Aug. 24, 26, 28, and 29 as part of her LUX tour.[Billboard]