Como La Flor: 50 Years of Selena

On April 16, 1971, a superstar was born in Lake Jackson, Texas. Over the next 23 years, Selena Quintanilla became a top name in the music industry, especially within the Tejano music community. After her tragic death in March of 1995, and at such a young age, Selena’s legacy has continued over the past 26…

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The Divo of Juarez

It wasn’t long after I started my YouTube reaction channel in the fall of 2019 that someone requested a video reaction to Juan Gabriel. I’m so glad they did! Over the past year and a half, I have learned so much more about this iconic Mexican singer and songwriter. Not only by reacting to multiple…

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José José and the Ides of March

While many folks remember studying the Ides of March in history class, especially in relation to the assassination of Julius Caesar, fans of Latin Music remember it for another momentous occasion. It was on the night of March 15, 1970, that José José represented Mexico at the Latin Song Festival II singing “El Triste” and…

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