Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a, artist, designer and singer who broke barriers in the industry. She was an Mexican American performer that was modern and traditional. She brought both cultures together and helped bring Tejano music into mainstream culture. She was a rising star but her sudden death broke it. As is the norm with a talented, charismatic and young artist is lost too quickly, many mourned the potential she was yet to attain. Through the years, her the fans became inspired to work even harder in order to ensure that her accomplishments would not go unnoticed. The death of Selena triggered an emotional response within the Latino society that could be similar to Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was a wildly loved Latino artist across North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and brought joy to both young people and older adults. Selena, a sexy and glamorous stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna was a model offstage. She was active in antidrug campaigns.