One of the most popular styles of latin music. It was made popular by Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants. It is also a dance
What is Salsa
100
What is Selena's full name (first and last)
What is Selena Quintanilla
100
Name two Selena songs
What is Como la Flor, Bidi Bidi Bom Ba, Baila este Cumbia, Dreaming of You, I Could Fall in Love
200
Guitarra
What is Guitar
200
Musica
What is Music
200
A musical style that originated in Colombia. It is played with drums, large flutes and sometimes horns. Selena and her family played songs of this type of music.
What is Cumbia
200
Where did Selena grow up?
What is Texas
200
What country does the song Guantanamera come from?
What is Cuba
300
Baile
What is dance
300
Cantante
What is Singer
300
Combines the flavors of Spanish music for a sound that appeals to the people. Some singers of this type of music are Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias.
What is Spanish Pop
300
What was the name of the band she formed with her brothers and sisters
What is Selena y los Dinos
300
Name two singers we have listened to in class.
What is Enrique Iglesias, Alejandro Sanz, Celia Cruz, Juanes, David Bisbal etc.
400
Cancion
What is Song
400
Bailarin
What is Dancer
400
A band playing a mix of many stringed instruments. They often play at weddings, birthday parties or to serenade women.
What is Mariachi
400
Besides singing, what was another of Selena's talents?
What is Fashion design, dancing
400
Who is known as the "Queen of Salsa"
clue: she was Chris's artist
What is Celia Cruz
500
Tocar
What is To play an instrument
500
Tambor
What is Drum
500
The music style most linked with Spanish music. It is also a dance with eleborate costumes and a unique combination of beats, lyrics and harmonies. The song has a lot of emotion as if telling a story.
What is Flamenco
500
Why does Selena's father say it is so hard to be Mexican American?
What is They have to learn the ways of the USA while also holding onto their Mexican heritage and traditions.
500
Who was the poet from Cuba whose poem was used in the song Guantanamera