Selena

She broke down the walls of the world of music as an artist, singer and designer. She was both classic and contemporary a Mexican-American singer who brought together the two genres with a unique approach. She also brought excellent Tejano music to the mainstream public. Her untimely death splintered her popularity in the spotlight and it is what happens often in the case of a shining, charming star dies far too young made many grieve the untapped potential. Fans have worked harder throughout the years in order to preserve her legacy. Selena's tragic death by shooting provoked a reaction from the Latino Community that was comparable with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena was a wildly famous Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended boundaries and brought joy to both teenagers and the older generation. She was a flamboyant, sexually attractive stage performer who was often called the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model on stage she was a family-oriented actively involved in anti-drug campaigning as well as AIDS awareness campaigns.