Selena

She was a musician, singer-performer, and designer who broke through obstacles in the field. She was at once an American-Mexican traditional singer who brought together the two realms of music in an unison way. And she brought excellent Tejano music to a mainstream crowd. Similar to how many people mourn a star who has died far too young, her death was not a good time and ended a growing career. Fans have worked harder over the years in order to preserve her legacy. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena caused a resurgence in the Latino community that could be likened in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was an extremely well-known Latino singer throughout North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and inspired both young people and older adults. A flamboyant sexy stage performer frequently referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model off-stage she was family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns as well as AIDS awareness programs.