Selena
Selena
Artist Information
Genres: Latin Pop, Adult Contemporary, Cumbia, Tejano
Active: 80's, 90's
Born: April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, TX
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Biography
The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America, her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young and old alike. A flamboyant, sexy stage performer, sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna, Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented, active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs. She was born Selena Quintanilla to Mexican-American parents in Lake Jackson, TX. Before her birth, her father Abraham had been a member of Los Dinos.
Discography
Release: August 7, 2008
Label: I.M.
Release: September 25, 2007
Label: EMI, EMI Latin
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