Selena's music, concert footage joins TikTok platform

More teens may discover the talent of the late Selena as her music and past concert footage join TikTok.

Users will come across her music and learn about her career and legacy in Tejano music through the @selenalaleyenda account.

"TikTok is a space where music that has marked many generations is rediscovered and the best reason to connect with millions of people around the world, which is why the platform is proud to welcome Selena Quintanilla, the queen of Tex-Mex, and one of the greatest and most emblematic Latin musical figures of all time," stated a press release from Universal Music Group.

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The video-sharing app will broadcast excerpts from her last concert on Sept. 23, featuring memorable scenes from her performance and archival footage. Selena was killed 26 years ago, on March 31, 1995.

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Fans will be able to use her most popular songs, such as  "Amor Prohibido," "Si Una Vez," "Como la flor," "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" and "I Could Fall in Love" to create fun and original content around her music.

“It’s exciting to officially have Selena on TikTok. I have been watching Selena’s fans celebrate her legacy here on TikTok, and it's about to get even better now with her official page! Thank you to everyone who continues to love her and our music,” said Suzette Quintanilla, Selena's sister, in the press release.

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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @EPTMaria on Twitter.