Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer who broke through the barriers of the music industry. She was Mexican-American, but also traditional. She brought Tejano into mainstream music. Her name was rising but her sudden death broke it. And as is common when a brilliant, genial young performer passes away too early and is buried, many mourned the greatness she was yet to achieve. Fans have struggled throughout the years to ensure that her legacy is kept alive. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena caused a resurgence in the Latino community that could be thought of as similar to the responses to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino performer across North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many across different cultures. A flamboyant sexy stage performer frequently referred to as the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness campaigns.