Selena

She broke down the walls of the music business as a singer, performer as well as a designer. She was simultaneously modern and traditional. She was an Mexican American who brought the two worlds in an unique manner. It was an emerging star who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. As is the norm with a talented, charismatic and young musician dies too soon and is buried, many mourned the greatness she was yet to reach. The result is that fans have been inspired over time to dig to work even more to ensure that her achievements won't be lost in the dust. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena caused a resurgence in the Latino community that could be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. A hugely popular performer throughout Latino communities across North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of children as well as old. Selena was a hot and stunning stage performer, who was often called Latina Madonna was a model offstage. She participated in antidrug efforts.