Celia Cruz Archives

Latin Music Playlist: 11 Tracks to Keep You Motivated Year-Round

Nicole YoungJanuary 25, 2022January 31, 2022

by Nicole YoungJanuary 25, 2022January 31, 202205897

Bad Bunny famously said “Yo hago lo que me da la gana” and that’s basically the motto for the start of the year. We’re almost one month into 2022 and we know that this time feels like a reset button...

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Barbie Launches New Celia Cruz and Julia Alvarez Dolls

Virginia IsaadSeptember 15, 2021September 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 15, 2021September 17, 20210105804

In recent years Barbie has been working on diverse representation including launching dolls of Latin icons like Frida Kahlo and Selena. Today, in honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Barbie unveiled Celia Cruz and Julia Alvarez dolls...

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A New Celia Cruz Musical Debuts in NYC

Virginia IsaadOctober 24, 2019July 26, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 24, 2019July 26, 202003718

The life story of Celia Cruz is coming to the stage in New York in a two-hour musical debuting Nov. 16 starring Cuban singer Lucrecia and performed completely in Spanish. The story unfolds through flashbacks of significant moments and songs...

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Aymée Honors Cuba With Her Latest Album

Virginia IsaadSeptember 25, 2019July 28, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 25, 2019July 28, 202003215

Cuban songstress Aymée Nuviola is known for her tropical fusion sound, but for her latest album she headed back to her homeland to truly string together a collection of Cuban classics. A Journey Through Cuban Music, released earlier this year,...

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15 Facts You Might Not Know About Salsa Queen Celia Cruz

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 25, 2019August 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 25, 2019August 10, 2020014812

Celia Cruz is a major Latinx superstar. She is a source of major orgullo Latino, and a musical icon. She was, and continues to be, the artist whose music would play non-stop in the house, and at celebrations everywhere, for...

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9 Fabulous Moments in The Life of Celia Cruz

HipLatinaOctober 21, 2018August 31, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 21, 2018August 31, 2020017781

Born Ursula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, Celia Cruz is a household name. In her almost 60-year career, she broke records and amassed over 100 awards. The Cuban superstar recorded over 70 albums—23 of them certified gold, and...

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7 Things That Made Celia Cruz’s Iconic Style

HipLatinaOctober 21, 2018August 28, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 21, 2018August 28, 2020012186

The legendary Celia Cruz was known for her outrageous, bold style just as much as for her incredible musical talent. It was the playful uniform that showcased Cruz’s technicolor personality to the world. As with her music, her style was...

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An English-Language TV Series on Celia Cruz Is Coming and Why She’ll Always Be ‘The Queen of Salsa’

Johanna FerreiraMay 24, 2018October 9, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMay 24, 2018October 9, 202003794

The late salsa queen Celia Cruz will always be a musical legend to many—Latinos especially. The world still remembers her vibrant voice, her refrain of ¡Azúcar! And her towering wigs. So you could imagine my excitement when I learned a...

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The Fashion in Cardi B’s New ‘Bartier Cardi’ Video is Giving Us Total Celia Cruz Vibes

Johanna FerreiraApril 4, 2018October 12, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 4, 2018October 12, 202002439

We’ve been at the edge of our seats anxiously waiting for Friday, April 6, the day Cardi B finally drops her highly anticipated debut album Invasion of Privacy. She’s teased us with her new single “Be Careful,” which is fire...