Selena

She was an artist, creator, performer and also challenged boundaries in the musical world. She was both contemporary and traditional, an Mexican American who united the two worlds together in a distinct manner. Her untimely death splintered her rise in popularity, and as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young left many to mourn her unrealized potential. Through the years, her the fans became motivated to do their best to ensure that Selena's achievements would not be forgotten. Selena's tragic murder by a gunman triggered an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities similar the way people reacted following Elvis Presley's death and John Lennon's. Selena is a hugely popular Latino performer in North America, Selena's music has touched many lives across different cultures. The sexy and glamorous stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning as well as AIDS awareness programs.