Selena Quintanilla, Queen of Tejano music, makes our little Texan hearts sing. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas in the early 1970's, little Selena became the singer of her family's band at just six years old. And once she started singing, she never stopped.
She was told that she'd never make it big because Tejano fans didn't like girl singers. And boy oh boy did ... Show More
Oct 14
Anne Bonny & Mary Read: Pirate Queens with Greg Jenner (You're Dead to Me)
We've got a VERY special guest aboard the Queens ship! Greg Jenner, historian, author, and host of the BBC's You're Dead to Me, joins Katy and Nathan to discuss two of the most infamous women of the Golden Age of Piracy: Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Were Anne and Mary besties? Lover ... Show More
53m 7s
Sep 16
Mary I of England (Part 1)
Before she became Mary I of England, the queen history remembers as “Bloody Mary,” Mary Tudor was Henry VIII’s beloved only daughter. Born to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon in 1516, Mary grew up ridiculously educated, wildly privileged, and fully expecting to become a queen. ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2023
Selena Quintanilla: A Star’s Life Cut Short by Crazed Fan
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer. Called the Queen of Tejano music, her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Ch ... Show More
43m 3s
Sep 2023
Viva Selena! | The Family That Plays Together | 186
Selena Quintanilla was a superstar on the rise. Before her 24th birthday, she'd already cemented her status as a cultural icon, and left a legacy that would continue for generations. Selena was the full package — iconic stage looks, her legendary megawatt smile, and of course, he ... Show More
43m 28s
Sep 2019
Music: Selena, The Queen of Tejano Music
Breaking into the spotlight at the age of fifteen, Selena Quintanilla was constantly under the watchful eye of her strict father-turned-manager, stereotype-driven record labels, and possessive fans. Through it all, Selena willfully fought for control of her own life - and the con ... Show More
47m 57s
Jan 2021
Dear Sugars Presents: Anything For Selena
<p>Today, we present the very first episode of Anything for Selena, a new podcast from WBUR and Futuro Studios.</p>
<p>In "Anything For Selena," Host Maria Garcia takes listeners on a deeply personal journey into the life and legacy of the Mexican-American popstar Selena Quintan ... Show More
31m 1s
Jan 2021
Kind World Presents: Selena And Me
<p>Today, we present the very first episode of Anything for Selena, a new podcast from WBUR and Futuro Studios.</p>
<p>Growing up along the US-Mexico border, Maria Garcia felt torn between her two identities as Mexican and American. But then, something changed her life. She disc ... Show More
30m 42s