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El Pasoans celebrate Tejano Music Queen, Selena, on the 29th anniversary of her death


Photo: Selena Quintanilla
Photo: Selena Quintanilla
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Selena Quintanilla, commonly called "the Queen of Tejano Music," died 29 years ago on March 31st, 1995.

However, El Pasoans are still feeling the impact of the late singer's career.

They celebrated the singer on the anniversary of her death, Sunday, at the Selena Forever Exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Art.

The exhibit features select photos of the singer and outfits worn by Quintanilla during her career.

Quintanilla started singing with her family as a member of the band Selena y Los Dinos, she was the youngest member.

But eventually became known just by her first name "Selena."

She won multiple music awards including nine consecutive titles as Female Artist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards and two Grammys.

The singer was only 23 years old when she was murdered by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar, at a La Quinta Inn in Corpus Christi, TX.

Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century.

Her story has been the subject of multiple film and television adaptations including the film that helped launch Jennifer Lopez's career.

The iconic Bell bottom jumpsuit she wore at the Houston Astrodome has been replicated by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, and many more.

She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017.

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