What was Selena's Instrument?
Voice
What state in the United States of America was Selena from?
Texas
Was Selena an American Texan? Or a Mexican? Or Both?
BOTH! She was Tex-Mex or Tejano which is what people of Mexican heritage living in Texas call themselves.
When Selena was little, what Mexican food did she turn into a microphone?
A Tortilla! She didn't just use tortillas. Bonus 5 points to who in your team can tell me what else she used as a pretend microphone to sing into!
Did Selena's father Abraham tell her to be quiet when she sang?
NO WAY! He let her use her voice all the time and even said "We should start a band!"
What was Selena's band's name?
Selena y Los Dinos. She was only 13 year old!
What was Selena's brother A.B.'s Instrument?
A.B. played the Bass
What was Selena's sister Suzette's instrument?
Drum set and Percussion!
When they went on tour, what was the name of their big red bus?
Big Bertha!
Did Selena grow up knowing Spanish?
No, but she always tried! When she'd say something incorrectly, she'd laughingly say "That's Tex-Mex" or Spanglish, which is a blend of Spanish and English.
Were there a lot of other female artists who made Tejano music?
NO! Selena was the first and holds the record for most wins of the Tejano Music Awards, winning 11 of her 12 nominations. Selena is the Queen of Tejano music!
Besides making music, what was Selena's other artistic passion?
Fashion Design! She designed all of her performance outfits as well as the band members outfits.
Selena's last concert was at the Astrodome in Houston Texas, what was she riding in to say hello to all her fans?
A white horse-drawn carriage where fans showered her with roses as she passed by.
What do you call it when you sing made-up words like in Selena's song "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom"?
Scatting! Bonus 5 pts. Who can give me an example of a scat right now from your team?
Selena sang with so much feeling and she'd many times use a special singing technique using a strong, controlled and often forte voice. What is that vocal technique called?
Belting! We will listen and watch her sing in this way in "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom!"
When Selena was little, her family lost their restaurant and home and moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. When she began to sing cheerfully on the ride there, what did her father say to cheer her on?
Orale! This is a slang word that Mexicans use as a way to express surprise, admiration, agreement, approval. Orale kids!
