Honoring Celia Cruz as we celebrate Women's History Month. 👑 La Reina De La Salsa needs no introduction. She is an icon to many and actually paved the way for a generation of performers to come after her. Her repertoire, even early on with Sonora Matancera in Cuba, was always popular music. The simplicity of her songs and personality made her beloved by her multitude of fans. She spoke to them through song and authentically related to the Latino community that she was a part of. She left us wit

Celia Cruz was more than the Queen of Salsa. She was a global icon who proved that Black history extends far beyond the United States. Born in Havana, Cuba, Celia rose to fame with La Sonora Matancera before becoming a central figure in the Salsa explosion in New York. With over 70 albums, 3 Grammy Awards, 4 Latin Grammy Awards, a National Medal of Arts, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, her legacy is undeniable. Her signature shout “¡Azúcar!” meaning “sugar” became a symbol of joy, Afro-Cuban