Selena

She broke down the walls of the world of music as a singer, performer as well as a designer. She was simultaneously modern and traditional. She was an Mexican American who brought two worlds in a unique method. The same way many people mourn a star who passed away too early, her passing was not a good time and ended the progress of her career. Since then, her fans are working even harder in an effort to keep in mind what she's achieved. Selena is the Tejano performer who tragically shot to death during a shooting incident, has sparked a Latino reaction that can be compared with the response to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's death. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed lines of cultural difference to affect people young as well as old. Selena was a sexy and flamboyant stage performer and was often referred to by the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was an outstanding role model, as she actively participated in antidrug and AIDS campaigning.