Selena Quintanilla may have built her career singing Spanish songs, but she didn’t grow up speaking Spanish at home. She learned Spanish in the public eye, and her mistakes became some of her most famous and endearing moments.
In this episode, Maria explores why Selena’s Spanglish seemed so revolutionary for its time, and yet so familiar to many fans who al ... Show More
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 2025
Spanglish: Identidad, Mezcla y Aprendizaje - Spanglish: Identity, Mixture and Learning
<p>We explore the phenomenon of Spanglish and why it’s more than just mixing two languages. From everyday words like <em>postear</em> and <em>textear</em> to full-on code-switching, we share examples that highlight how Spanglish works in real conversations. You’ll hear about its ... Show More
27m 17s
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
Feb 2024
Celia Cruz and the Magic of Salsa (Celia Cruz y la Magia de la Salsa)
<p>¡Azúcar! - Whenever you hear this cry, you just know some amazingly good Salsa music is about to begin, as Celia Cruz's voice is moments away from hitting your headphones. And what a character she was, with her flashy hairstyles and extravagant clothing style, her wide sm ... Show More
27m 20s
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
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
Apr 2025
How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish ♫ 15 [ENCORE]
In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you. Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community. After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in S ... Show More
21m 3s