Talks at Google

Ep405 - Suzette Quintanilla | Celebrating Selena Quintanilla

Dec 22, 2023

Suzette Quintanilla, Selena Quintanilla's sister and former bandmate, discusses the contributions and influence of Selena in music and fashion. They talk about the challenges faced as a family band, the unique appeal of HANA music, and Selena's journey in creating an English crossover album. They also explore ways of remembering and honoring Selena, finding healing after loss, and the impact of Selena on her fans.

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Selena Quintanilla's contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers, known as the 'Tejano Madonna'

Suzette Quintanilla emphasizes the importance of keeping Selena's memory alive and the joy she feels in sharing Selena's story with fans.

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Suzette Quintanilla discusses the legacy of Selena Quintanilla

Suzette Quintanilla, sister and former bandmate of Selena Quintanilla, discusses the life and legacy of the beloved Mexican-American artist. She mentions Selena's impact on music and fashion, her success in the Tahano genre, and her plans for an English crossover album before her untimely passing. Suzette emphasizes the importance of keeping Selena's memory alive and the joy she feels in sharing Selena's story with fans. She also talks about the process of making the movie Selena and her excitement for the Google Doodle and digital exhibit honoring Selena's legacy.

Introduction

2min

Family Unity and the Music Industry

14min

Exploring the Unique Appeal of HANA Music and Its Cross-Cultural Influence

2min

Selena's Soulful Journey

23min

Remembering and Honoring a Loved One

2min

Healing and Moving Forward After Loss, Dedication of Selena's Fans

2min

Blessed to Hear, See, and Inspire

3min

Signing with EMI: The Best Decision

12min

Suzette Quintanilla joins us for a special chat on Selena Quintanilla's life and powerful legacy. In October of 2017, Google launched a Google Doodle celebrating Selena Quintanilla, one of the most celebrated and beloved Mexican-American artists and entertainers in history and often named the "Queen of Tejano Music." In light of this celebration, Selena's sister and former bandmate joined us at Google San Francisco.

Selena’s contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. In 2020, Billboard magazine put her in third place on their list of "Greatest Latino Artists of All Time", based on both Latin albums and Latin songs chart. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Tejano genre into the mainstream market. Selena has sold 18 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists in Latin music.

Originally published in October of 2017.

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