Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the late “Queen of Salsa” continues to draw attention to her musical legacy 100 years after her birth.

If there’s any doubt of the cultural impact Celia Cruz has had over the past century, consider the following: In 1994, Cruz received the National Medal of Arts from President Bill Clinton, the ...

PINECREST GARDENS, Fla. – The queen of salsa, Celia Cruz, was not only a music legend, but also a symbol of resilience, leaving Cuba after Fidel Castro’s rise to power and never returning.

WHAT: “Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration 1925-2025” with singer Lucrecia (as Celia) accompanied by the Celia Cruz All Stars. The concert kicks off the 2025 Tropical Nights live music series.

Celia Cruz, "La vida es un carnaval" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung.

Cruz was also the recipient of another “honor” last year, with Mattel releasing an official Celia Cruz Barbie doll. Originally released last September, the Barbie doll quickly sold out.

Celia Cruz-themed quarters are seen at a Latin Cafe 2000 on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Miami, Fla. While supplies last, the restaurant is gifting customers who place orders over $50 and pay with ...

Celia Cruz is the fourth of five coins that will be launched this year and the number 14 coin of women commemorated in the program. “The fourth coin of the 2024 American Women Quarters Program ...

US quarter coin with the face of Celia Cruz now in circulation Celia Cruz was chosen along with four other exemplary women in history to be featured on the U.S. 0.25 cents coin as part of the ...

US quarter coin with the face of Celia Cruz now in circulation Celia Cruz was chosen along with four other exemplary women in history to be featured on the U.S. 0.25 cents coin as part of the ...