Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a, artist, designer and singer who broke down obstacles in the field. The Mexican-American singer was also traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream of music. Her untimely death splintered her growing popularity and, it is what happens often when a glowing, charming superstar dies young, she caused many to grieve every potential that was not fully realized. As a result fans were inspired throughout the years to dig in to work even more to make sure her accomplishments won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction in the Latino community that could be likened to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was a hugely loved singer by Latinos throughout North America. But her songs touched the hearts of both young as well as the elderly. The sexy and glamorous stage performer frequently referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless thought of as a role model Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns as well as AIDS awareness campaigns.