Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a singer-performer, and designer who broke down obstacles in the field. Her ethnicity was Mexican American, however she was still traditional. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream of music. It was an emerging star but her sudden death broke it. As is the norm when a brilliant, genial and young artist dies too soon and is buried, many mourned the greatness she was yet to reach. Through the years, her people were encouraged to push themselves harder to make sure that Selena's accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Selena's tragic murder by a shooter triggered an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities similar the way people reacted following the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. The most well-known Latino artist throughout North America, Selena's music has influenced many people across cultures. Selena might have been described by certain people as a Latina Madonna, but she's still a fantastic role model. Selena's family values off stage as well as her involvement in AIDS awareness campaigns provide a great example.