Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known to many as the “Queen of Tejano music,” is celebrated with the release of La Leyenda. As with many of these sorts of special box sets, there are a few different formats available. I was supplied with the two-disc special edition, but there is also a four-disc box set and a single-disc edition available.
The two-disc special edition collects a total of 30 tracks from the 82 used on the four-disc box set. The CDs offer a nice overview of Selena’s career, highlighting various styles and stages.
Selena’s life story is one of triumph and tragedy, as many know. She was born in Texas to Mexican-American parents and released her first record at the age of 12. From there, her success launched her to the first of many Tejano Music Awards in 1987. Selena was given a recording contract with EMI and soared to record-setting fame throughout the Spanish-speaking world and beyond.
Amor Prohibido was one of Selena’s most successful records. Released in 1994, the Latin pop record is one of the biggest selling Latin albums of all time. After the blistering popularity of Amor Prohibido in Mexico and the United States, Selena planned to release an English language album.
Sadly, Selena was murdered just two weeks prior to her 24th birthday. Shot and killed by Yolanda Saldívar in 1995, Selena’s career was over before it had a chance to break on English-speaking audience. Her death sent shockwaves around the world, but her legacy was apparent with the immediate success of Dreaming of You, an incomplete album that would shatter many world records in music.
La Leyenda collects memories from Selena’s career and arranges them beautifully. Listening to these songs is both a smart testimony to what might have been and a delightful account of the magnificence that was. Selena's spark is evident on each of the tracks and her passion for performing is clear.
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1 - ALICIA
Austin Mota LOVES Johnny, Justin, and Ben!!!!
2 - Manny
Selena will never be forgotten. she was already an angel living on earth. She was beautiful, talented, kind, loving, and very down to earth. She left us so much wonderful music and memories to charish for a life time! I will pass on her message and legacy to my children and hope they pass it to theirs. SELENA YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST!
3 - Victoria - New Zealand
We Love you Selena, Queen of tejano. Your legacy will always live on forever as a artist and esp your personality that we admire so much. You had a big heart that showed your warmth and your caring side,a thats why thousands and thousands of people love you so much. You made a difference and we will never forget you.xxxx
4 - may
HEllo , i was 4-5 yr old when selena passed away..but till this day everyone still remeber her music ..she was a true angel &living in our hearts.She true inspirations to me and many of us around the world. Miss U and Love Selena in A better place. Resting in Peace. See u Soon. As we should continue ur success with the music u left us all.