10 Selena cover songs you need to listen now
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While it’s been 23 years since the passing of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla — the same age she was when she was killed at gun-wound by the president of her fan club on a March 31st — artists continue to keep her memory alive through covering her most famous hits.
Selena is the epitome of the American Dream to many in Latin America. A young Mexican-American woman who dreamed of people singing along to her songs, never would she had imagined to break into the male-dominated industry that was the Tejano music industry in the 1980's.
Over the years, Selena's legacy has prevailed with consistent relevance known to all ages through her music, charisma, fashion trends that she left behind.
Not only has "La Reyna del Tex-Mex" served as an inspiration for music artists like Whitney Houston and Beyonce, but she has also implanted an influence in the music career of many Latino artists like Selena Gomez, Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez who can be seen embracing her music.
Scroll through the videos below to check out some of the most famous Selena cover songs and let us know which one is your favorite.
Can't get enough of Selena? Casa del Mar will be having an event Selena Night honoring the queen of Tejano music singer on Friday March 30 from 10 pm to 2 am at 3660 Stony Point Rd. in Santa Rosa.
Si Una Vez (If I Once) | Play-N-Skillz ft. Wisin, Frankie J, Leslie Grace
https://youtu.be/M4hDvM3gZHA
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom/Amor Prohibido | Jennifer Lopez
https://youtu.be/XbEWGJ33Hj4
Buenos Amigos | Pablo Montero y Mariana Seoane
https://youtu.be/KFfdX2dzAMc
Baila Esta Cumbia | Kumbia Kings
https://youtu.be/zAEHFmKZlWw
Como La Flor | Jackie Cruz
https://youtu.be/xlWrNlppRoI
Amor Prohibido | Samo
https://youtu.be/KaOKGWqxX5A
I Could Fall in Love | Gloria Estefan
https://youtu.be/v--y1h8mNbk
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom | Selena Gomez
https://youtu.be/3r0Gr0t9VZs
Techno Cumbia | Banda El Recodo
https://youtu.be/A1KEM2KvJ0g
I Could Fall in Love | Adrienne Bailon
https://youtu.be/CRr_gAc6H2M
https://www.facebook.com/laprensasonoma/posts/1975308826122106
Reach La Prensa Sonoma’s Editor Ricardo Ibarra at 707-526-8501 or email ricardo.ibarra@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @ricardibarra.
