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 ...
Censorship can manifest in many ways, but none are as blatant as the deliberate act of forgetting. Recently, Granma, the ...
Her family was close-knit, living together in a multi-generational home in Queens, New York. If you’ve never heard of Celia Cruz - you’re missing out on the sound and feel of unbridled joy.
The queen of salsa, Celia Cruz, was not only a music legend, but also a symbol of resilience, leaving Cuba after Fidel Castro ...
By Leila Cobo Chief Content Officer Latin/Español, Billboard When Celia Cruz died in July 2003 at the age of 77, nearly 100,000 mourners paid their respects before her open casket viewing in Miami.
The newly circulated coin includes Cruz in her traditional Cuban dress with her catchphrase “Azucar!” around the national ...
If there’s any doubt of the cultural impact Celia Cruz has had over the past century, consider the following: In 1994, Cruz ...
Maria Chicuen: “She’s someone who was always proud to be herself.” Known for her catchphrase. Celia Cruz (singing): “Azucar! Azucar!” The Queen of Salsa was bigger than life when it came ...
It's been five years since the Cuban Guarachera, Celia Cruz, passed away, and recently a New Jersey court found that Luis Falcón, who was the singer's former administrator and a close family ...