{"id":2162095,"date":"2025-11-17T15:26:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2162095"},"modified":"2025-11-17T15:26:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:26:10","slug":"selena-y-los-dinos-spotlights-the-mexican-american-superstars-musical-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/selena-y-los-dinos-spotlights-the-mexican-american-superstars-musical-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Selena y Los Dinos\u2019 Spotlights the Mexican-American Superstar\u2019s Musical Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though true crime, especially in the documentary space, has taken over streaming services like Netflix, don\u2019t expect their exploitive elements<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">to emerge in the new doc spotlighting Mexican-American music legend Selena Quintanilla, who was slain by a stalker and former employee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More from Spin:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Selena y Los Dinos<\/em>, coming to Netflix November 17, is something altogether different, a compelling true story that focuses on the familial dynamics that helped create a superstar and more significantly, how the singer and her band started a musical revolution that cross-pollinated Latin and pop music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In fact, the fatal incident only takes up a slim portion of the film near its conclusion, and Selena fanclub president Yolanda Sald\u00edvar, who shot the singer after being confronted about stealing money from her organization, isn\u2019t even shown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We all know how the story ends, but the doc\u2014which debuted in Park City, Utah at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the \u201cU.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling,\u201d and later screened at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Texas\u2013has a very specific mission, and it\u2019s as an uplifting one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Detailing the singer\u2019s trajectory as well as her talents, Emmy-nominated director Isabel Castro presents a more personal and heartfelt picture than what\u2019s already out there, and she has the entire family on board, sharing stories, insights, and never-before-seen footage to achieve her goals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Of course, most of us, fans or not, have seen the 1997 biopic starring Jennifer Lopez, which arguably made J-Lo a star. Many people also probably saw Netflix\u2019s 2020 mini-series <em>Selena: The Series. <\/em>There was also a lesser-known 1999 doc called <em>Corpus: A Home Movie About Selena<\/em>, which aimed to show how her music and death affected fans posthumously in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Los Dinos<em>,<\/em> which was the name of Selena\u2019s band and her father Abraham\u2019s band before that, were an essential part of the star\u2019s success, and this doc is the first to give each member their due in terms of highlighting their musical contributions, from her bassist-producer brother A.B. III, who co-wrote much of the music, to her sister Suzette, who provided rhythmic and emotional support. (Both serve as co-producers on the film).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Her back-up singers and musicians also weigh in, and it\u2019s clear that it was a group effort with a multitude of inputs that helped Selena evolve as an artist. The sonic textures and influences pulled not just from tejano, but also cumbia, rock, and pop, making it accessible to a wide range of fans.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>(Courtesy of Netflix \u00a92025)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though she was marketed as a solo artist in the U.S. and Mexico, especially after she signed with EMI Latin in 1989, her family group, which also included guitarist Chris P\u00e9rez (who would become her husband), were the foundation that allowed Selena to explore her creative expression and grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And there\u2019s much to relate to in Selena\u2019s story, especially for Mexican-Americans. Her story feels particularly resonant right now, as the public debates another Latin crossover, Bad Bunny, and his upcoming Super Bowl halftime gig.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though she sang in <em>espa\u00f1ol<\/em> for most of her career, Selena wasn\u2019t a Spanish speaker growing up. Like many Latino families in the U.S., it wasn\u2019t taught in the home, so she had to learn the language when she started performing. Her charisma, style, and vibrant vocals were universally beloved in any case, and her pop sensibilities always shone through in both languages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"(Credit: Courtesy of Netflix \u00a92025)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"646\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UWvOirwhwdthUQeRrXFsBg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0NjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/spin_digital_media\/e05fe6f89d12aa114708edf581628f64\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>(Courtesy of Netflix \u00a92025)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Selena died just before the release of her first English-language single, \u201cDreaming of You,\u201d which became a massive hit and established her music with a whole new audience. She would have likely broken through beyond the U.S. and Mexico had she lived, which makes the tragedy of her story all the more bittersweet to watch as it unfolds in the film.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s a reminder that while her journey was cut short, her impact remains. Ending with footage from the family-run Selena Museum in her hometown and reflective commentary from her family members, the tone is emotional, but also hopeful. <em>Selena y Los Dinos<\/em> chronicles how the star broke down cultural barriers while she was alive, but it also illustrates how her legend continues to inspire others to do so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2021\/07\/the-greatest-rock-stars-of-all-time\/?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=bottomlink&amp;utm_campaign=yahoolink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though true crime, especially in the documentary space, has taken over streaming services like Netflix, don\u2019t expect their exploitive elements to emerge in the new doc spotlighting Mexican-American music legend Selena Quintanilla, who was slain by a stalker and former employee. 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