Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer who broke through the barriers of the music industry. She was a contemporary and traditional a Mexican-American star who bound together both genres with a unique approach. She also delivered amazing Tejano music to a mass public. As is often the case when an incredibly bright and charming star dies way too soon the tragic loss of her life has thrown her profile into a quagmire. Many mourned all of the potential that was not fully realized. To stop her successes from going unnoticed her many admirers over the last few times have been motivated to do even more. The death of Selena triggered emotion in Latino culture that can be likened with Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino musician across North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many across cultures. 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 family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns as well as AIDS awareness programmes.