Selena Lee (born September 19, 1995) is an American singer/songwriter. She has been recognized by the Secretary of State of Rhode Island as an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the Honduran community.[1] Selena Lee began her musical career at the age of 11.[2] She launched her solo career with the single "I Remember" in 2013.[3] Her song had a positive acceptance in the US and became popular in Central America, with radio play in Honduras.

Selena Lee
Background information
Birth nameSelena Lee Canales
Born (1995-09-19) September 19, 1995 (age 29)
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
GenresLatin, Latin Pop, Cumbia, Tropical
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Performer
Years active2006–present
Websitewww.selenaleeofficial.com

Her popularity in Latin America became larger when she was invited to sing the US national anthem at Fenway Park in Boston.[4] Selena Lee was featured in different magazines across the United States including the Spanish online news outlet El Planeta of Boston.[5] In Honduras, Lee was featured in El Heraldo,[6] Diez,[7] La Tribuna,[8] and the national news paper La Prensa.[9]

Early life and career

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Lee was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, to Orvin Robles and Army veteran Christine Canales.[10] Her father was born in Honduras, and her mother is of Italian descent. Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to Cranston, Rhode Island, where Lee attended school. She graduated from Cranston High School East.[11] After graduating, she obtained an athletic scholarship for soccer, but her athletic career came to an end after a field accident that left her with brain injuries.[12] After months of recovery, Lee returned to the world of music at Fenway Park with her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland A's game on May 11, 2016.[13] She has been working on releasing a new album.

Discography

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Selena Lee singles:[14]

  • I Remember (2013)
  • Never Again (2013)
  • Hard To Let Go (2014)
  • Sonando Contigo (2014)
  • Todo Termino (2014)
  • Te Encontré (2016)
  • Caderas (2016)

Performances

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Performances by Selena Lee:

  • USA World Showcase (2007)
  • Festival Centro America (2014)[15]
  • Rebane Catracho (2015)[16]
  • Festival Dominicano (2015)[17]
  • Fenway Park (2016)[18]
  • Carnaval Salvadoreno (2016)
  • Festival Puerto Rico (2016)[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Resolution Extending Congratulations - City of Providence". providenceri.iqm2.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  2. ^ "Selena Lee". Ritmos Latinos Canada. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  3. ^ selena lee (2013-05-11), Selena Lee- I Remember Official Music Video, retrieved 2016-12-28
  4. ^ "Hondureña entonó el himno de EEUU en el Fenway Park". Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  5. ^ "Hondureña entonó el himno de EEUU en el Fenway Park". Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  6. ^ "Hondureña fue invitada por las Medias Rojas para entonar el himno de EEUU - Diario El Heraldo". Diario El Heraldo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  7. ^ "Cantante de origen hondureño canta el Himno de EUA en el Fenway Park - Diez - Diario Deportivo". Diez - Diario Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  8. ^ "VÍDEO: La Selena Hondureña cantó el himno de EEUU en partido de béisbol". Diario La Tribuna Honduras. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  9. ^ "Cantante de raíces hondureñas destaca cantando el himno de Estados Unidos". Diario La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  10. ^ "Selena Lee". Jango Radio. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  11. ^ "selena lee". Cranston, RI Patch. 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  12. ^ Brito, Maria Isabel. "Selena Lee: Nace una nueva estrella". acontecerlatino.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  13. ^ ElMundoBostonTV (2016-05-11), El Mundo Boston - Selena Lee - National Anthem at Fenway Park, retrieved 2016-12-29
  14. ^ "Selena Lee - Music on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  15. ^ selena lee (2014-09-14), Selena lee live Central American festival RHODE ISLAND, retrieved 2016-12-29
  16. ^ selena lee (2015-06-20), SELENA LEE REBANE CATRACHO EN VIVO BOSTON USA, retrieved 2016-12-29
  17. ^ selena lee (2015-08-16), Selena Lee live festival Dominicano en Boston, retrieved 2016-12-29
  18. ^ ElMundoBostonTV (2016-05-11), El Mundo Boston - Selena Lee - National Anthem at Fenway Park, retrieved 2016-12-29
  19. ^ Nova-Salcedo, Yadires (28 March 2016). "Puerto Rican Festival Of Massachusetts 2016". Retrieved 2017-01-01.