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Amalia Mendoza

Born on July 10, 1923, in San Juan Huetamo, Michoacán, Amalia Mendoza García—affectionately known as “La Tariácuri”—emerged from a deeply musical family, performing in her youth as part of her siblings’ ensembles, Trío Tariácuri and Las Taricuritas. In 1954, she launched her solo career with RCA Victor, releasing her debut single “Puñalada Trapera,” which instantly became a hit and paved the way to radio success at XEW. In 1957, she recorded the now-iconic “Échame a mí la culpa” with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, solidifying her place in the ranchera tradition. Between 1958 and ...