Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer who broke through the barriers of the world of music. Her function as the Mexican American singer was modern and traditional. She helped bring Tejano to mainstream fame in an innovative way. Her name was rising but her sudden death broke it. As is the norm with a talented, charismatic young performer dies too soon, many mourned the potential she was yet to reach. Fans have worked harder throughout the years to preserve her legacy. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community that could be thought of as similar to the responses in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena was an extremely popular Latino singer across North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and inspired both young people and older adults. Selena was a hot and stunning stage performer who is sometimes called Latina Madonna was the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug campaigns.