Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke barriers in the industry of music. She was a Mexican American artist who was both traditional and modern. She united both worlds and helped bring Tejano music to the forefront. The same way there are many who mourn a superstar who passed away from their prime, the death of her was not a good time and ended an energizing career. As a result fans were inspired throughout the years to dig in and work harder to ensure her successes will not be forgotten. Selena's tragic murder by a gunman triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities that is comparable to those who reacted to Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. Selena was a wildly loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her music was a hit with both the young and old. A flamboyant sexy stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness campaigns.