Selena

 Selena Quintanilla Perez (Spanish pronunciation"se'lena kinta'nija 'pere April 16, 1971 - March 31 1995), was an American Tejano singer. Called the "Queen of Tejano music" Her contributions to music and fashion helped make her one of most well-known Mexican-American entertainers in the late 20th century. Billboard magazine placed her at third place in the year 2020, in their "Greatest Latino Artists of All Time", which was based on Latin music and Latin albums. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. Her fashion choices makes her one of the most important Latin artists. Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla. Her reputation was frequently discredited during the 1980s and she was refused bookings at Texas venues due to her performances of Tejano music, a predominantly male-dominated genre. Her fame grew when she won the Tejano Music Award as Female Vocalist-of-the Year in 1987. The award was won nine times. She was signed to EMI Latin in 1989. The self-titled debut album released the following year. Her brother was her primary music producer as well as songwriter. Entre a Mi Mundo (1992) was a top album, reaching number one in the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums Chart for eight consecutive months. The album's popularity in the marketplace has led critics to label it the "breakthrough" record of her career. One of the songs, "Como la Flor" was a big hit and was her most-loved track. Live! (1993) was nominated as the best Mexican/American album at 1994 Grammy Awards. It was the first Tejano album to be awarded this prize. Amor Prohibido became one the most-sold Latin albums in the United States in 1994. Critically, it was credited as the catalyst for Tejano music's very first commercial era. It was one of Latin music's most popular subgenres.