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PERHAPS the deepest tragedy about Selena is the knowledge that she was destined for greatness. This was a young lady who seemed to have it all. She was uncommonly beautiful - so radiant, in fact, that even Jennifer Lopez could only suggest her essence in the Gregory Nava-directed biopic "Selena."
Selena was a superb stage performer who had an exceptional rapport with her adoring audiences. As her appearances on the telenovela (soap opera) "Dos Mujeras un Camino" showed, Selena could act as well. Charming and funny, she was a prized chat-show guest. And she had the voice of an angel. What a talent; what a tragedy.
Thankfully, the music remains. The recently released "All My Hits -
Todos Mis Exitos" on EMI Latin is a sharp 16-cut compendium that captures Selena at her versatile best.
Such was the Mexican-American Selena's flair that she obliterated the geographical boundaries of Tejano music. Her emotional...