Selena

She broke down the walls of the world of music by performing, singing as well as a designer. She was a Mexican American singer who was both traditional and modern. She brought together both worlds and brought Tejano music into the mainstream. Her name was rising whose untimely passing splintered it. As is the norm for a gifted, charming and young artist is lost too quickly, many mourned the potential she was yet to reach. Through the years, her the fans became motivated to do their best to make sure that Selena's successes would not fade away. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community which can be thought of as similar to the responses in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. A hugely popular performer within Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of children as well as old. Selena, who was hot and flamboyant stage performer who is sometimes referred to as Latina Madonna was the model on stage. She participated in anti-drug initiatives.