Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a singer-performer, and designer who broke down barriers in the industry. She was an Mexican American performer who was both traditional and modern. She brought together both worlds and helped bring Tejano music into mainstream culture. Much like of a brilliant and friendly star is lost far too early the tragic loss of her life caused her to lose the popularity she had been gaining. People mourned the entire extent of her potential, which was untapped. The result is that fans are enthused over the years to dig in to work even more to ensure her successes won't be lost in the dust. Selena, the Tejano performer who tragically shot to death during a shooting incident, caused an Latino reaction that can be likened to the reaction to John Lennon's death. She was an incredibly popular singer among Latinos in North America. But her music was a hit with both the young and the old. Selena was an asexual glamorous performer on stage that was frequently called the Latina Madonna. In her off-stage life, Selena was also a strong role model as she actively participated in antidrug and AIDS campaigning.