Matilde Sánchez Elías, known professionally as La Torcacita, was born on March 13, 1926, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. She started her musical career at seven, winning a radio contest in Tamaulipas with her sister Faustina. Their duo, "Las Tapatías," later became "Las Torcacitas" under Emilio Azcárraga Vidaurreta at XEW Radio. La Torcacita's breakthrough came when she was offered a spot in one of XEW’s programs due to her unique vocal style.
La Torcacita resumed her career after encountering Lucha Reyes' troupe in Tampico. Her notable songs include "Imploración" and "Mi Terruño". She released several albums, including 15 Exitos de Matilde Sánchez "La Torcacita", Versiones Originales (RCA/Ariola, 1986). La Torcacita passed away on November 1, 1988.
