Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer and one of the most iconic Latin music performers of the 20th century. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Havana, Cuba and began singing professionally in the late 1940s. In the 1950s, she rose to fame as the lead singer of the legendary Afro-Cuban band, La Sonora Matancera.
Cruz's music was a fusion of various genres including salsa, son, rumba, and bolero. Her powerful voice and electrifying stage presence made her a beloved artist and she was affectionately known as the "Queen of Salsa." She recorded numerous successful albums throughout her career, including "Azúcar" and "La Negra Tiene Tumbao."
In 1960, Celia Cruz left Cuba following the rise of Fidel Castro's communist regime and settled in the United States where she continued to perform and record music. She received many accolades throughout her career, including several Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cruz passed away on July 16, 2003 at the age of 77 due to brain cancer. Despite her passing, her music continues to inspire and influence generations of Latin music lovers around the world.
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