Reactions to the death of María Jiménez, pioneer of “it’s over!”: Pedro Sánchez, Àngels Barceló, Irene Montero and Toñi Moreno

Integral artist, singer, dancer, actress and militant feminist, María Jiménez has died at dawn on Thursday, September 7 at the age of 73. The music is in mourning. The world of culture and politics pay a sincere tribute to this star from Triana, Sevillian on all four sides, who revolutionized rumbas, tangos, bulerías, boleros and rancheras with her female empowerment. She also revolutionized television, the censorship of the time and the social macho cloak of that time. “It’s over!” Maria sang. “A legacy to feminism,” said Àngels Barceló in Hoy por Hoy. Today her mythical song has become an inspiration and a voice against machismo. These have been the reactions in tribute to her figure.

Acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchezhas tweeted: “A pioneer in raising her voice for freedom, equality and against the mistreatment of women, her ‘It’s over’ was encouragement and an example against machismo.”

Ángeles Barcelona He has dedicated his deep admiration to her: “Woman with an indomitable spirit, overwhelming personality, strong and courageous, who fought against all odds.”

???? The artist María Jiménez dies at the age of 73.

A woman with an indomitable spirit, an overwhelming personality, strong and brave, who fought against all odds.

???? The first one who sang that ‘It’s over’ thing in 1978. pic.twitter.com/d15MEUZAXU

— Today for Today (@HoyPorHoy) September 7, 2023

The Minister of Finance, Maria Jesus Monterohas stressed that she is “a brave and free woman, an icon of the transition and defense of Andalusia. A genuine voice and an indomitable Triana woman who leaves a musical and human legacy that will last forever. My condolences to her family, friends and loved ones.”

A brave and free woman has left us, an icon of the transition and the defense of Andalusia. A genuine voice and an indomitable Triana that leaves a musical and human legacy that will last forever.
My condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. https://t.co/iuRoQMY4VH

— Maria Jesus Montero (@mjmonteroc) September 7, 2023

Acting Minister for Equality, Irene Montero, also joins the feminist wave of “It’s over!” and launches this message: “The woman who gave a voice to the “it’s over” in the face of machismo when it was not easy at all, a survivor of gender violence, strong, brave and enjoyable. She leaves us paths open and a valuable example for many women.”

Pilar Alegria, Acting Minister of Education, shared: “A brave woman who broke barriers. A free, feminist and fighter woman. Her #SeAcabó will always be with us. A strong kiss for her family.”

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma MorenoHe sent his condolences.

I am heartily sorry for the passing of María Jiménez. A great artist and a brave woman, with almost 50 years of career in music.

He leaves us his talent, his mark and his love for #Andalusia.

Rest in peace.https://t.co/2VXkuK0mYT

—Juanma Moreno (@JuanMa_Moreno) September 7, 2023

Bibiana Fernandez wrote: “The queen is gone, I think she herself was a genre, good, funny.” And Toñi Moreno, with a photo next to the artist, wrote: “I thought you were immortal because you always survived all your scares. And this time, like the tale of the wolf, you’ve done us the trick of leaving, taking my faith in miracles with you.” “.

Lucia Etxebarria He recovered a “marvelous autobiography of María Jiménez in which she recounts a life that I don’t know how many would have endured (…) She denounced gender violence when no one dared to do so. In the trial they agree with her. An example of a resilient woman. Ole her.”