Selena Quintanilla Do you know the queen of Tejano Music? (A Mexican-American inhabitant of southern Texas.) Selena Quintanilla was that person. She died March 31, 1995. She was a singer and much more.
Cabeza de Vaca’s Survival Secrets Imagine that you are cold, lonely, and stranded on an empty island with only 3 other people. What would you do? Cabeza de Vaca and the other 3 survivors’ raft has been washed ashore on the Isle de Malhado, an island also known as the Island of Bad Luck. It was November of 1528, and the clueless Spaniards had no ships, let alone clothes and food.
Women wearing colorful skirts and flowery hats also march in the parade to represent women who traveled with the army. This is followed by a reenactment of the battle that took place. There is smoke, shouting, and mock sword battles concluding with a Mexican victory. There are also traditional dances, games, traditional foods, mariachi music, and colorful decorations” (Borade, 2012, para. 3). There is a variety of foods during this celebration such as, “lamb barbacoa that has been smoked underground in banana leaves or carnitas topped with queso fresco, pickled onions and homemade salsa verde wrapped in a warm homemade corn tortilla that has been ever so lightly heated on a comal” (Esposito, 2013, para. 4).
Today, when one turns on the radio, Pandora, or any type music streaming company, we will most likely hear artists singing songs that do not sound like their ‘usual sound.’ Today they are known as crossover artists, and some of the most widely know to this day are Taylor Swift from country to pop, Enrique Iglesias and Gloria Estefan both coming from Latin fan bases to the American pop culture. Latin artists almost always start off with fan base in Spanish speaking countries, but once they are able to crossover into the American mainstream music it is a completely different story, it leads to instant fame. They are recognized around the world, even if it is for one hit. Yet this is where most Latin artists struggle, because in order to become more popular they need to break the barrier between
Selena was born in Lake Jackson near Houston on April 16, 1971. She was the youngest of Abraham and Marcelle Quintanilla. Her father, Abraham started a band with his kid’s band and his wife after he heard Selena singing and he thought she was special. He thought she could make it into the music business.
Los Besitos open its doors to business a year ago, but it has already become a favorite with locals. The cozy restaurant located on Grant Avenue, specialized in Mexican food and features cuisines from Mexico 's distinctive regions. On my most enjoyable night there, the chef were offering cuisine from several of Mexico 's southern coastal regions. I have beg the owners for the tomato broth recipe, which is the foundation of the tortilla soup, but they say it 's a secret family recipe. The prices are reasonable, but the small dining roo got crowded on weekend nights.
The travels of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was born around 1490 in a small Spanish town called Jerez. He was believed to have grown up with his grandparents, because his parent died when he was young. Cabeza de Vaca left Spain for the Americas in June 1527. In April 1528, the ship's captain, Narváez, landed near present-day Tampa Bay, Florida with his large army of soldiers and settlers. Even with shortages of food, the Spanish made its way first north and then west along the southern coast of Florida to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.
The most popular dishes included chili, beans, and tortillas, sometimes even put together. Dishes also included tacos, fajitas, burritos, stuffed chili peppers, chorizo, churros, enchiladas, salsa, pico de gallo, nachos, and guacamole (Nenes 258). Different kinds of sauces and beans were cooked to go with the main dishes. Braised, ground, barbequed, and shredded meats were common to find in the main dishes like tacos and fajitas. Flour tortillas were used mostly and a blend of chesses were used.
La Fiesta Grande, in Pasadena, serves mouthwatering Mexican cuisine in its bright and sunny restaurant. Appetizers like the Very Macho Nachos, topped with beans, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole and beef or chicken and the crispy taquitos make for flavorful starters. Crispy or soft shell tacos are crowd pleasers, as are the giant burritos stuffed with scrumptious meats, cheeses and beans. House specials include carnitas, tender and seasoned chunks of pork served with pico de gallo, guacamole and flour tortillas, chicken mole and juicy grilled carne asada. Additionally, many fresh seafood entrees are on offer, such as the shrimp enchilada with salsa verde as well as the Mexican shrimp and red snapper meals.
In my scholarly project, I want to write a research paper on Mexican corridos (ballads). Although corridos are very influential in the Hispanic (Mexican) population today, some people still sing along to the music without knowing what it means or what it’s trying to convey. My goal is to help people understand what Mexican corridos are, and answer questions like what do performers try to convey through this music? How have Mexican corridos changed throughout the years? What influenced corridos to change (if they did change)?
Tenochtitlan The city of Tenochtitlan was built on a lake. It was surrounded by mountains and was also near an active volcano. But this is not what forced them to create their enormous city on a lake. What influenced them was a priest who had a dream and told them to travel and search for a pear cactus with an eagle on it.
Texas’s La Frontera The state of Texas is the second largest state in terms of population and territory in the country. With over 267,000 square miles of territory, the Lone Star State is home to many diverse regions and communities (Brown et al., 9). As a matter of fact, it is stipulated that the state can be divided into up to five different states due to its diversified regions.
Maquiladoras are industries run by foreign companies. They’re major contributors to the economy of Mexico. Maquiladoras were first introduced in 1965 to help increase exports and help industrialization along the U.S and Mexico border. President Donald Trump wants to build a wall alongside Mexico’s border. This wall goes against the North American Free Trade Agreement as imports and exports between Mexico and America will be affected due to the strict regulations.
Ambystoma Mexicanum Ambystoma Mexicanum, commonly known as the Mexican Axolotls, is the most studied salamander in the world. This is due to their ability to regenerate any body part that has been lost or damaged (NG). Mexican Axolotls are native to Lake Chalco and Xochimilco near Mexico City, only Lake Xochimilco remains today (AD). The name ‘axolotl’ come from the Aztec god Xolotl, also know as the god of games, who would turn himself into an axolotl to escape enemies (SW). Axolotls are slowing becoming extinct dues to the loss of habitat and more predatory fish are being introduced into their remaining habitat (AD).
Several other traditional Mexican foods are enjoyed throughout the two
