Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer who broke through the barriers of the music industry. The Mexican-American singer was still traditional. She brought Tejano to mainstream culture. Her name was rising who's tragic death threw it into turmoil. It is also the case for a gifted, charming and young musician passes away too early people mourn the possibilities she was yet to achieve. In the following years, fans were encouraged to push themselves harder to ensure that Selena's successes would not fade away. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction in the Latino community which can be thought of as similar to the responses to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The singer was extremely popular within Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young as well as old. Selena might have been described by many as a Latina Madonna, however she is still a great role model. Selena's values of family life offstage as well as her involvement with AIDS awareness campaigns are exemplary.