Selena

She was a performer, artist creator, and performer who set new boundaries in the music world. She was at once modern and traditional. She was she was a Mexican American who united the two worlds together in a unique manner. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rise in popularity, and it is what happens often the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young caused many to grieve every potential that was not fully realized. The fans have worked hard throughout the years to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response in the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer throughout Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed lines of cultural difference to affect the lives of young as well as old. 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 programs.