Selena

She broke down barriers within the music industry as a singer, performer and designer. She was at once modern and traditional. She was an Mexican American who united the two worlds in a unique way. It was an emerging star but her sudden death broke it. As is the norm when a brilliant, genial young performer dies too soon people mourn the possibilities that she could not yet attain. The result is that fans are enthused over time to dig to work even more to make sure her accomplishments won't be lost in the dust. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community which can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The music of Selena a singer who was hugely successful in Latino communities throughout North America touched people young as well as old. The sexy and glamorous stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for Off-stage, she was also a family oriented active in anti-drug campaigns as well as AIDS awareness programmes.