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Genessa & The Selena Experience In Concert
Genessa & The Selena Experience is a beloved tribute that celebrates the life, music, and legacy of Selena y Los Dinos. Hailing from Long Island, New York — a hot spot for professional cover bands — the group formed in 2015, 20 years after the passing of the Tejano icon. Since their emergence, they have earned the respect and admiration from myriad Selena fanatics for their heartfelt, spot-on renditions, dazzling costumes, and invigorating showcases that hold striking similarities to the originals.
The tribute band is fronted by Colombian-American singer Genessa Escobar. Previous shows' attendees have described watching her as an emotional encounter. As she dances under stage lights, Genessa not only replicates the Texas legend's famous act, but she captures the audience's attention with her candid telling of interesting facts about the "Queen of Tejano music."
While the Selena Quintanilla impersonator grew up listening to the music of Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani during the 1990s, it wasn't until she discovered Selena's work that she truly felt identified. When the iconic Latina singer was tragically murdered in 1995, Genessa's fascination for Selena grew stronger, and she claims that honoring it became a religious experience for her. Paying homage to the Queen was a dream turned to reality.
Selena fans will be charmed by the band's genuine devotion. Concertgoers can expect to hear crowd-pleasers "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," "Techno Cumbia," "Amor Prohibido," "Si Una Vez," and "Baila Esta Cumbia," which Genessa delivers with fierceness and heart. While there are plenty of moments that guarantee dance-floor activity, the group's heartrending ballads are equally as moving: "Dreaming of You" and "I Could Fall in Love."