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

In this fun and revealing video podcast, host Maria Garcia takes us on a journey of culture, meaning and nostalgia. Every week, she chooses a piece of nostalgic or contemporary culture – an event, an album, a movie, a moment – and unpacks its impact with humor and enlightening cultural analysis.
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In this fun and revealing video podcast, host Maria Garcia takes us on a journey of culture, meaning and nostalgia. Every week, she chooses a piece of nostalgic or contemporary culture &ndash; an event, an album, a movie, a moment &ndash; and unpacks its impact with humor and enlightening cultural analysis. Watch us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MuyExcitedwithMariaGarcia">YouTube</a>.

Muy Excited with Maria Garcia

In this fun and revealing video podcast, host Maria Garcia takes us on a journey of culture, meaning and nostalgia. Every week, she chooses a piece of nostalgic or contemporary culture – an event, an album, a movie, a moment – and unpacks its impact with humor and enlightening cultural analysis.

In this fun and revealing video podcast, host Maria Garcia takes us on a journey of culture, meaning and nostalgia. Every week, she chooses a piece of nostalgic or contemporary culture &ndash; an event, an album, a movie, a moment &ndash; and unpacks its impact with humor and enlightening cultural analysis.

The Meaning of Selena and Beyoncé in One Song

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