Selena

She is a performer, designer and a music innovator. She was an Mexican American artist who was both traditional and modern. She brought together both worlds and helped bring Tejano music into mainstream culture. The same way most people grieve a celebrity who died from their prime, the death of her was premature and destroyed a growing career. In the following years, the fans became motivated to do their best to ensure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. The tragic death of Selena by a gunman caused an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities similar to those who reacted to the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. Selena was a wildly loved Latino artist across North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and inspired both young people and older adults. Selena was a sexy, flamboyant performer on stage and was often known as her as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was an outstanding role model, as she participated actively in antidrug and AIDS campaigns.