Selena

She broke down the walls of the music industry in her roles as a performer, singer as well as a designer. She was an Mexican American artist who was both traditional and modern. She united both worlds and brought Tejano music to the forefront. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rise in popularity, and as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm superstar dies young, she has left many mourning every potential that was not fully realized. To prevent her achievements from becoming forgotten many of her fans in the last few years have been motivated to go further. The tragic shooting death of Selena provoked a response from the Latino Community that was comparable to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. The music of Selena a singer who was hugely successful across Latino Communities across North America touched people young and old. Selena was a hot and flamboyant stage performer who was sometimes referred to by the Latina Madonna. Off-stage Selena was an outstanding role model, as she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigning.