Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer and broke down barriers in the world of music. She was Mexican-American, but still traditional. She was the first to bring Tejano into mainstream music. The tragic loss of her life shattered her growing popularity and, it is what happens often the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young caused many to grieve her unrealized potential. Her fans have been working harder to keep in mind what she has achieved. Her tragic death in a shooting provoked a response from the Latino Community that was comparable to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly popular Latino singer across North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and brought joy to both young people and older adults. Selena was a sexy and flamboyant stage performer that was frequently called her as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was an excellent role model since she was active in anti-drug and AIDS campaigns.