Celia Cruz was born in Havana, Cuba on October 21, 1925. She first gained recognition in the 1950s, as a singer with the orchestra Sonora Matancera. Relocating to the United States after the ascent of Fidel Castro, Cruz recorded 23 gold records with Tito Puente, the Fania All-Stars and other collaborators. Cruz died in New Jersey in 2003, at the age of 77. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Afro Cuban Celebrities
Celia Cruz
Monday Open Thread: Prominent Afro-Latino Figures
This week's open thread will focus on some prominent Afro-Latino people, their talents and accomplishments. Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso de la Santísima Trinidad (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003) was a Cuban-American salsa performer. One of the most popular salsa artists of the 20th century, she earned twenty-three gold albums and was renowned … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Prominent Afro-Latino Figures