Selena is often called the "Queen of Tejano music." In the 1990s, she brought this underdog genre to international heights. Tejano award shows were glitzy affairs and Tejano radio DJs were like rock stars in Texas and the Southwest. Even the New York Times called it the fastest-growing Latino genre in the country.
But when Selena died, Tejano went from boom ... Show More
Nov 2024
Yolanda Saldívar: Fan Fatale | 130
Yolanda Saldívar’s whole life is Tejano music, especially the genre’s biggest rising star: Selena Quintanilla. Yolanda works her way into Selena’s inner circle, first as leader of her fan club and eventually more like a second mother. Then she abuses her power, terrorizing staff ... Show More
44m 5s
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 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
Apr 2023
Selena Quintanilla part 1
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 nev ... Show More
58m 42s
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
Apr 2023
Selena Quintanilla part 2
Welcome back as we, sadly, wrap up the story of the icon that is Selena Quintanilla. The Queen of Tejano. In this episode Selena wins a grammy, gets married and opens two boutiques. Literally everything she had worked towards her entire life was working out and she was on the bri ... Show More
54m 4s