Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a, singer-performer, and designer who broke down boundaries in the music industry. She was the first Mexican American artist who was both traditional and modern. She brought both cultures together and helped bring Tejano music into the mainstream. Much like with a bright and friendly star is lost in a hurry, her untimely demise caused her to lose the popularity she had been gaining. People mourned the entire extent of the potential that was not fully realized. In order to prevent her accomplishments from being forgotten her many admirers over the last few time have been inspired to achieve more. Selena's tragic murder by a gunman triggered an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities that is comparable the way people reacted following the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. A hugely popular performer within Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed borders of culture to impact people young and old alike. An edgy, sexy stage actress frequently referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for off-stage she was family oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning as well as AIDS awareness programs.