Selena

She's a performer and fashion designer, and pioneer of music. She was both classic and contemporary a Mexican-American singer who brought together the two realms of music in an unison way. And she created a dazzling Tejano music to a mainstream public. Her name was rising to fame and her tragic passing broke the promise. And as is common the case when a talented, charismatic and emerging artist passes away too soon, many mourned the greatness she had to fulfill. The fans have worked hard over the years to preserve her legacy. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community which can be compared to the reactions to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The music of Selena an artist who was tremendously accomplished in Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena, a gorgeous and glamorous stage performer who has been referred to as Latina Madonna was an actress offstage. She was active in anti-drug initiatives.