![]() Together with her brother A.B., who produced most of her music, Selena updated mostly Mexican genres that older generations loved, like folksy mariachi and polka-influenced Tejano, and made them relevant to younger audiences growing up with Janet Jackson and Nirvana. Selena’s staying power is rooted in the fantastic music she left us. Cross-Generational Classics (Como La Flor, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, No Me Queda Más, Dreaming Of You, Si Una Vez) Listen to the best Selena songs on Apple Music and Spotify, and scroll down for our list. Decades after her death, her legacy still resonates with listeners of all backgrounds as it did when she first captured audiences with “Como la Flor” in 1992. She’s the soundtrack of heartbreak, of the celebration of love and life, and of many good times spent with friends and family. Selena’s memory lives on through her music. ![]() For many fans, Selena was the first female artist who was unapologetically proud of her heritage. Artists like Camila Cabello, Karol G, and Selena Gomez still point to Selena as their main inspiration. But by mixing traditional Mexican genres with contemporary sounds of the 90s while wearing sequin bustiers, Selena won a seat at the legends table.įor many pop stars with Latin American heritage, Selena is the blueprint. She was a Mexican-American singer from a conservative family who, at times, struggled to be accepted by audiences on both sides of the US border. The Grammy winner was a young woman making her way through male-dominated musical genres. Not only did she break down barriers of genre, language, and identity, she also transcended generational and geographical borders. Merely 23-years-old at the time of her death, the Texan released massive hits, set fashion and makeup trends, and was a beacon of representation.Įverything about Selena was – and still is – revolutionary. Seasonal Spanish UnitsĪt Llamitas Spanish we offer beautifully illustrated thematic units to support your Spanish learning at home.Ĭheck out our seasonal and holiday units to enrich your child’s learning this fall.Selena is, quite simply, one of the most influential Latin musicians ever. The beautiful and poetic feel to this story, paired with the gorgeous illustrations, is a real celebration of life. Baila como una hojaĪ heart warming picture book about a young girl who celebrates fall with her abuela, whose health is declining. Great for emergent readers, this first reader book from the Leyendo a Pasos series will delight your young reader as they discover the joy of apple picking. Your child will also learn many ways to enjoy using pumpkins during this harvest season.ĭiversión con manzanas en otoño ¡A recoger manzanas! (Apple Picking Day!) ![]() Diversión con calabazas en otoñoĪnother wonderful picture book to learn about the lifecycle of a pumpkin. Learn all about ‘calabazas’ (pumpkins) in this brightly illustrated picture book! Fall / OtoñoĬentered around indoor and outdoor play, this bilingual board book explores all the unique concepts about the season of fall. With real life pictures and short phrases, your child will learn all about the autumn season. Perfect for preschool! With over 50 characters, your child will learn about leaves, pumpkins, hedgehogs, mushrooms and more in Spanish! The cut outs make the learning experience far more hands on! El otoño (Las estaciones)Īnother fantastic first concepts book for younger children. En Otoño: Colorea y Recorta Libro para Niños With real life photos, this is a great option for Montessori families and young children. Such a lovely bilingual book to practice key vocabulary from the season. This bilingual story will get your children laughing out loud as they meet Carlos, an avid young gardener in New Mexico and follow his adventures.Īlso in this series: Carlos and the Cornfield / Carlos y la milpa de maíz In Autumn / En Otoño Perfect for ages 4+ Carlos and the Squash Plant It’s interactive and full of exciting facts and illustrations. Place a flashlight behind each page to reveal hidden images of life on the farm. We are utterly obsessed with the shine a light series, and this particular title is perfect for fall.
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