celia cruz

Known as the Queen of Salsa, Cruz was one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.
Pacheco was a co-founder of Fania Records, Eddie Palmieri’s bandmate and backer of music stars such as Rubén Bladés, Willie Colón and Celia Cruz.
I learned from my relatives that I didn’t have to choose between being Black and being Latino, and that I should love my powerful, rich cultural intersection
In honor of Celia Cruz finally receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, here are 10 reasons why she will always be our Reina de la Salsa.
People can say whatever they want about telenovelas, but I love them. They are as much part of my culture as rice and beans.