Selena

She broke through the barriers of the music industry by performing, singing and designer. Her dual character as the Mexican American singer was modern and traditional. She brought Tejano to the mainstream in an innovative way. It was an emerging star whose untimely passing splintered it. It is also the case for a gifted, charming and young artist is lost too quickly people mourn the possibilities that she could not yet achieve. As a result fans have been inspired over through the years to dig their heels even harder working to make sure her accomplishments are not forgotten. Her death in a shooting triggered emotion in Latino society that could be similar with Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was a wildly loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her songs touched the hearts of both young and the old. Selena was a sexy and flamboyant stage performer that was frequently known as the Latina Madonna. On stage, Selena was a strong role model as she actively participated in antidrug and AIDS campaigning.