Selena

She broke down barriers within the music industry by being an artist, singer and designer. Her role as a Mexican American star was both modern and traditional. She introduced Tejano into the mainstream in an innovative way. It was an emerging star who's tragic death ruined it. In the same way, with a great, welcoming and young artist dies early, people mourned her talent and potential which she had yet to reach. People have worked hard throughout time to maintain her legacy. Selena The Tejano artist tragically shot to death by a gunshot accident sparked an Latino reaction that could be compared with the response to John Lennon's death. The music of Selena an artist who was tremendously popular throughout Latino communities throughout North America touched people young and old. A flamboyant sexy stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model Off-stage, she was also a family person active in anti-drug campaigns as well as AIDS awareness programs.