Here are some of the popular songs and artists that are banned in Cuba. Aside from the rich culture and heritage, Latin American people also have unique and groovy music that reflects their environment and society.
From Celia Cruz to Gloria Estefan to Selena Quintanilla, find out how five of the most iconic Latinas ever have had major influences on today's popstars, hitmakers and entertainers.
The iconic star is being honored for her contributions to the entertainment industry. The late Latin music superstar Celia Cruz has been named as one of this year's recipients of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Multi-faceted Jennifer Lopez has wowed audiences at the American Music Awards with her high-energy tribute to the iconic "Queen of Salsa," Celia Cruz in 2013 -- now she's paying homage to the beloved Tejana singer, Selena Quintanilla (whom she captured on the big screen in 1997) at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Celia Cruz, also known as the "Queen of Salsa" continues to reign and her extraordinary talent will be celebrated with a biopic TV series that Fox Telecolombia Network is developing with Canal RCN.
The highly anticipated TV tribute will be made up of 80, one-hour episodes that will tell the story of Cruz's life from her birth to the height of her fame.
The pre-Noche Latina festival, held on Sunday, March 24, drew fans and talent from all over, assembled to collectively celebrate Latino players, fans, and culture with sensational dance performances, exceptional music, delectable dishes, stellar audience interaction, ongoing giveaways, and access to some of the best basketball legends to ever work the rectangular court.
¡Viva Celia Cruz! The late "Queen of Salsa" continues to reign as she did in life; the iconic singer has been honored with a place on the Walk of Legends at New York's Apollo Theater.
Celia Cruz, the late and great Queen of Salsa and the "Guarachera of Cuba," will be the first Latina to be immortalized in the Walk of Legends by the famous Apollo Theater this weekend.
Jennifer Lopez stole the show for Latinos everywhere last night with her tribute to Celia Cruz at the American Music Awards. The Puerto Rican singer, dancer and actress blew the crowd away by interpreting Celia's most famous songs. The performance was loud, fun and colorful with dancers hyping up the crowd with their "salsa" moves while Jennifer sang her heart away in Cruz's traditional dresses. Latino's definitely proved to be a big part of America's music culture; this performance positively was the highlight of last night's show.
Celia Cruz, known as the "Queen of Salsa," was a force to be reckoned with and a vocal powerhouse who had an incredible charisma and stage presence like no other. The late salsa icon's music will once again bring audiences to their feet at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 24 on ABC at 8 p.m. EST.
