Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a, singer-performer, and designer who broke down obstacles in the field. She was Mexican-American, but she was also a traditional. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream of music. As is often the case with a bright and charming star dies far too early and unexpectedly, it has thrown her profile into a quagmire. Many mourned all of its untapped potential. To stop her achievements from becoming forgotten many of her fans in the last few times have been motivated to go further. Her tragic murder by a gunman triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities similar to those who reacted to Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. Selena was an extremely well-known Latino artist throughout North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and touched the hearts of younger and more mature adults. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented involved in anti-drug initiatives as well as AIDS awareness campaigns.