Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, was an internationally acclaimed singer and dynamic stage performer from the 1940s to the start of the 21st century. Celia Cruz was instrumental to …

Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso[a] (21 October 1925 – 16 July 2003), known as Celia Cruz, was a Cuban singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. Cruz rose to fame …

Celia Cruz (born October 21, 1925, Havana, Cuba—died July 16, 2003, Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S.) was a Cuban American singer who reigned for decades as the “Queen of Salsa Music,” …

With over 50 albums, multiple Grammy awards, and timeless hits like “La Vida es un Carnaval” and “Quimbara,” Celia captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful voice, magnetic …

Nov 25, 2025 · Founded in 1924 in Matanzas, La Sonora Matancera was one of the most important Cuban bands of its time. Cruz replaced Puerto Rican lead singer, Myrta Sylva, and …

Sep 15, 2023 · Celia Cruz (1925 – 2003) was a Cuban-American singer and one of the most iconic figures in the history of Latin music. She was born in Havana, Cuba, and gained fame …

With a powerful contralto voice, a very energetic stage presence, and a unique and electrifying style, Celia Cruz, worldwide known as the “Queen of Salsa” endeared many people across …

Oct 11, 2023 · Her career follows the development of Latin music from rumba and changüi to son cubano with La Sonora Matancera, to pachanga (Salsa Cuban-style) with Tito Puente in New …

Celia Cruz, often called the Queen of Salsa, brought a vivacity to her stage performances that filled her music as well as the stage. She was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1925, where she …

On February 1, the United States Mint announced that Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, will be featured in United States quarters starting in 2024 as part of their American Women Quarters …