Maria knows that to truly understand Selena as a person and not just an icon, she needs to go to Corpus Christi. Maria’s quest takes her to Abraham Quintanilla, Selena Quintanilla’s notoriously guarded father. Maria confronts his complicated legacy and reflects on fatherhood in Latinx cultures.
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
Sep 2023
Viva Selena! | I Could Fall In Love | 187
After finally securing a big record deal, the Quintanilla family is professionally set. But after years of hard work, Selena is itching for a life of her own. When she falls in love with a man he father doesn't approve of, she'll have to choose: should she follow her head or her ... Show More
41m 26s
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
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
Oct 2020
Kind World Presents: Anything For Selena
<p>Listen to the trailer for "Anything For Selena," a new podcast from WBUR and Futuro Studios coming in January 2021. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!</p>
<p>About The Show:</p>
<p>On March 31, 1995, nine-year-old Maria Garcia came home to find her mother glued to the TV, t ... Show More
4m 53s