Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a artist, designer and singer who broke boundaries in the music industry. She was simultaneously contemporary and traditional, she was a Mexican American who united the two worlds in an distinct method. Her untimely death splintered her rise in popularity, and like many times the moment a brilliant, warm superstar dies young, she left many to mourn every potential that was not fully realized. To stop her achievements from becoming forgotten many of her fans in the last few years have been motivated to achieve more. Selena's tragic death by shooting caused a reaction in the Latino Community, similar with the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. A hugely popular Latino artist in North America, Selena's music has influenced many people throughout the world. Selena is a flamboyant sexy performer, sometimes referred in the media as Latina Madonna. But, she's also a respected role model because she is offstage and has an attitude of family and active takes part in anti-drug initiatives.