Selena
She broke through the barriers of the music industry by performing, singing and designer. She was the first Mexican American artist that was modern and traditional. She brought together both worlds and helped bring Tejano music into mainstream culture. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rising profile and like many times when a glowing, charming singer dies too young, it caused many to grieve every potential that was not fully realized. The fans have worked hard over the years in order to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. The tragic shooting death of Selena triggered a response in the Latino Community that was comparable with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. The music of Selena an artist who was hugely successful throughout Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. The sexy and glamorous stage performer sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness campaigns.





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