We are witnessing the inclusion of one of the most iconic symbols of happiness, resilience, passion and devotion to her ...
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 ...
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 eternal voice of Celia ... Cruz's 2003 death, but also a year ahead of both the 25th anniversary of Gente de Zona's debut and what would have been Cruz's 100th birthday. "I am a believer that ...
In 2024, Celia Cruz, that irrepressible font of pure sonic Afro-Latino joy for half of the past century, joined the ranks of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, astronaut Sally Ride and poet Maya ...
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 ...