Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke down barriers in the industry of music. She was a traditional and modern a Mexican-American star who bound together both genres with a unique approach. She also delivered excellent Tejano music to a mainstream crowd. The sudden loss of her life which shattered her rising image. This is what happens to many stars who die too young. Fans have struggled through the years to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response in the Latino community which can be thought of as similar to the responses to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The singer was extremely popular within Latino communities across North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch people young as well as old. The sexy and glamorous stage performer often referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs.