Selena

She broke down the walls of the music business in her roles as a performer, singer and designer. She was a Mexican American singer who was traditional yet modern. She united both worlds and brought Tejano music into the mainstream. It was an emerging star who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. And as is common when a brilliant, genial and young musician dies too soon, many mourned the potential that she had yet to attain. Fans have struggled through the years to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. Selena's shooting death sparked an emotional response within the Latino society that could be likened with Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was an extremely loved Latino artist throughout North America. Her music transcended cultural barriers and inspired youngsters as well as older adults. The sexy and glamorous stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless thought of as a role model off-stage she was family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs.