Selena

Selena
Born: Apr 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, TX
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Died: Mar 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, TX
Genre: Latin
Styles: Latin Pop, Tejano, Cumbia, Adult Contemporary
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 ...Read full biography
Dreaming of You
Released: 1995
Label: EMI Latin
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Most of America first learned of Selena because of her tragic murder; accordingly, the posthumous Dreaming of You was the first record they ever heard. While it isn't her best -- Amor Prohibido is a more ...Read full review
Amor Prohibido
Released: 1994
Label: EMI
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Amor Prohibido was Selena's biggest album before her crossover attempt, Dreaming of You. While the album is slightly uneven, she was a dynamic, charismatic singer, and is able to pull across the weaker ...Read full review
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