Selena

She broke down barriers within the music business as a singer, performer and designer. She was at once contemporary and traditional, a Mexican American who brought two worlds in an unique manner. She was a rising star who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. As is the norm when a brilliant, genial young performer dies too soon people mourn the possibilities that she could not yet attain. Since then, her fans are working even harder to not forget what she's achieved. Selena's shooting death sparked an emotional response within the Latino community that is similar in a way to Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely well-known Latino singer throughout North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and touched the hearts of younger and more mature adults. The sexy and glamorous stage performer sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for on stage she was a family-oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning as well as AIDS awareness programs.