Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke down barriers in the music industry. She was the first Mexican American singer who embodied both tradition and modernity. She also brought Tejano music into the mainstream. She was a rising star but her sudden death broke it. In the same way, with a great, welcoming and emerging artist passes away prematurely, many reminisced about the greatness she had yet to reach. As a result fans have been inspired over the years to dig in the dirt even harder to make sure her accomplishments won't be lost in the dust. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena caused a resurgence within the Latino community which can be thought of as similar to the responses in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena's music, the singer who was wildly success across Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena, a sexy and vibrant stage performer that often referred to as Latina Madonna was modeling offstage. She participated in anti-drug efforts.