___Super Selena, sigh Tricia

____angelmio
May 2, 07 - 9:48 PM
___eerie,wierd and uncanny ___the first part of the LCC ShowBand Concert was exciting but sort of a ho--hum atmosphere as the audience responded politely to the Jazz music played very well and very loud by the mix of old and young musicians but the auditorium became electrified as Tricia Cortez was introduced as Selena and everyone turned to see her make her grand entrance from the back of the musical hall. Yes, she was wearing a purple outfit very similar to the one that the fallen star wore for the last time at the Houston Astrodome and in the movie, and yes she had the voice after a rather weak first note, could she be nervous ? but then she got into gear and her voice became hauntingly similar as well as her moves became so smooth and familiar, she wore a long black wig and her lips, almost grossingly overdone, and face were done just right. As she climbed the stage, a hush fell over the audience for a moment before they rose to their feet en-masse to follow her as she danced across the stage. i got as close as i could using all the film in my camera as she did two fast dance numbers. When she started the soulful balada "no me queda mas" and the mood was slow enough, i got up the courage to approach her from the stage and offer her my little gift, a single white rose, a symbol of Selena after her death. She took it in her hand and continued to lead the audience especially the youngsters as she invited them to dance along with her




___afterwards we went backstage, norma and I, and she was so busy having her picture taken with a bevy of young girls all too young to have seen the real Selena. She was very receptive to us all and greeted us with her familiar hug. el profe chale valle was there and so was jerry and norma quintero and a lot of people i know but failed to recognize. Several commented as to when she would be on Hot Town. Sometimes, i wish . . .


___\>Angelmio, It would be good show to have Trish do just one number and then interview her on her interests and education. Laredo youth would enjoy that.