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Maria Becerra Remembers Selena, 30 Years Later: ‘She’s Culture, She’s Roots, She’s Love’
The Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, is remembered by Argentine artist Maria Becerra in a sweet as-told-to essay, exclusively on Billboard.
With her bubbly charm, dazzling aura and universal appeal, Selena Quintanilla revolutionized the Tejano genre in the ‘80s and ‘90s by lacing her authentic Mexican roots with bold new sounds such as R&B, pop, dance and rock. As a testament to her enduring legacy, Argentine artist Maria Becerra speaks with Billboard about her love and admiration for Selena, and how she’s influenced her own career. I discovered Selena when I was very young, about 10 years old, specifically with “Como La Flor.” It was the song that had the greatest impact on me since I was a child, and I loved it because it generated a ton of emotions.
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