The release of an adaptation of Beyoncé’s song “Irreplaceable” in Spanish, “Irreemplazable,” sampling Selena Quintanilla’s hit “Como la flor” recently sparked an uproar. In this episode, Maria digs deeper, by exploring how Selena’s musical and aesthetic style was heavily informed by Black artists and how Beyoncé has shown her love for Latine music for more than 20 years.

The Meaning of Selena and Beyoncé in One Song
35:59

The Meaning of Meryl Streep’s Intuition
24:40

The Meaning of Meryl Streep’s Intuition
25:49