🎶 Remembering the ‘Queen of Salsa’ Celia Cruz (AARP Article)

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🎶 Remembering the ‘Queen of Salsa’ Celia Cruz (AARP Article)

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Remembering Celia Cruz, the ‘Queen of Salsa’.

A voice that shaped the history of Latin tropical music.

By Celeste Rodas de Juárez, AARP. Published October 01, 2024.

Editor’s note: Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” died July 16, 2003, at 77, at her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey, after a long battle with cancer. For 50 years, the legendary singer made generations dance, and she still captivates today’s youth with her unmatched, powerful voice. Originally published in 2002, this interview captures Cruz’s extraordinary humbleness and warmth. It has been updated as part of the coverage of Celia Cruz’s centennial celebration.

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