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Selena was the first female to dominate what type of music?
Selena was the first female to dominate what type of music?
- Tejano (correct)
- Pop
- Rock
- Country
What was the name of the band Selena's dad was in when he was younger?
What was the name of the band Selena's dad was in when he was younger?
Los Dinos
Where did Selena live before her family was forced to move to Corpus Christi?
Where did Selena live before her family was forced to move to Corpus Christi?
Lake Jackson, Texas
How old was Selena when she first began performing?
How old was Selena when she first began performing?
Who were Selena's original band composed of?
Who were Selena's original band composed of?
What did each family member do?
What did each family member do?
Who did Selena marry and at what age?
Who did Selena marry and at what age?
What was Selena's favorite food?
What was Selena's favorite food?
What kind of store did Selena own?
What kind of store did Selena own?
Who managed the boutique?
Who managed the boutique?
What was Selena dared to do at a fair?
What was Selena dared to do at a fair?
Was her family opposed to her marrying Chris?
Was her family opposed to her marrying Chris?
Where did Selena move?
Where did Selena move?
Did Selena want children?
Did Selena want children?
Why was Selena so important to the Mexican-American population?
Why was Selena so important to the Mexican-American population?
What was Selena's goal in music?
What was Selena's goal in music?
What was her crossover song?
What was her crossover song?
Who wrote most of her music?
Who wrote most of her music?
What happened when Selena's brother drove the bus?
What happened when Selena's brother drove the bus?
Study Notes
Selena's Background and Career
- Selena was the first female to dominate Tejano music.
- Her father, Abraham Quintanilla, was in a band called Los Dinos when he was younger.
- Selena lived in Lake Jackson, Texas before her family moved to Corpus Christi.
- She started performing at the age of 9.
Selena's Band and Family
- Selena's original band consisted of herself, her brother A.B., and her sister Suzette.
- A.B. played bass and Suzette played drums.
Personal Life
- Selena married Chris Perez at the age of 20.
- Her favorite food was pizza.
- She owned a hair and clothing boutique, which was managed by Yolanda Saldivar.
- She was dared to bungee jump at a fair.
Career Aspirations
- Selena wanted to produce an entire English album.
- Her crossover song was "I Could Fall in Love".
- Most of her music was written by her brother, A.B.
Impact and Legacy
- Selena was the first Mexican-American woman to make it big in the Tejano genre.
- She was important to the Mexican-American population because of her achievements in the music industry.
Miscellaneous
- Her family was opposed to her marrying Chris Perez.
- She moved next door to her parents.
- She wanted to have children.
- Her brother A.B. got the bus stuck when he drove it.
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Test your knowledge on the life and music of Selena with these flashcards. Delve into her beginnings, band affiliations, and musical dominance in the Tejano genre. This quiz is perfect for fans of the iconic artist and the movie that celebrates her legacy.
