Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was dubbed the Queen of Tejano music — a subgenre at the intersection of Texan and Mexican music. The grammy award winner was killed in 1995 by her biggest fan and boutique store manager, Yolanda Saldívar. Selena’s legacy remains strong almost 25 years after her death. Host Marco Werman speaks with Nathian Rodriguez, who started a class on the Mexican-American singer at San Diego State University.
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