Celia Cruz was a trailblazing singer in Latin music. When I discovered her songs, I was in awe of how much creativity, charisma, and charm can be in one person. She embraced the boldness of salsa that ...

Celia Cruz, the undisputed Queen of Salsa, left a legacy as powerful as her voice. On July 16, 2003, Cruz died in Fort Lee, New Jersey, at age 77. She would have turned 100 this year. Known for iconic ...

To celebrate the release of a new book from NPR Music, How Women Made Music, as well as the 50th anniversary this year of the album Celia &... Celebrating the legacy of Celia Cruz To celebrate the ...

The Cuban American singer left a music legacy that included numerous Grammy Awards, a National Medal of Arts and 23 gold albums. FELIX CONTRERAS, BYLINE: Her performance was just - was untouchable.

If there’s any doubt of the cultural impact Celia Cruz has had over the past century, consider the following: In 1994, Cruz received the National Medal of Arts from President Bill Clinton, the highest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cuban singer Celia Cruz rehearses for the 3rd annual Latin Grammys at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. on Sept. 16, 2002. The ...

The West African vocalist talks about bringing out the Afrobeat in Celia Cruz's rich Cuban catalog with the tribute album Celia. How Angélique Kidjo Brings Out The Africa Of Celia Cruz's Catalog ...

If you’ve ever danced to a salsa song, chances are, it was a Celia Cruz song! The Cuban-born, Afro-Latina rose to fame in the 1950s with her powerful voice and iconic style. Que viva Celia Cruz!

To celebrate the release of a new book from NPR Music, How Women Made Music, as well as the 50th anniversary this year of the album Celia & Johnny, Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre walk through ...

Salsa music icon, Celia Cruz, will soon be the first Afro Latina to be featured on a United States quarter. La guarachera de Cuba and the queen of salsa is making history nearly 20 years after her ...

La guarachera de Cuba and the queen of salsa is making history nearly 20 years after her death. Celia Cruz will soon be honored as the first Afro Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter. The Cuban American ...