Selena

She was an artist, creator, performer and also broke boundaries in the music world. She was at once contemporary and traditional a Mexican-American singer who brought together the two realms of music in an unison way. And she brought amazing Tejano music to an affluent public. The tragic loss of her life shattered her rising profile and as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm singer dies too young, it left many to mourn her unrealized potential. The result is that fans have been inspired over time to dig to work even more to ensure her successes will not be forgotten. The tragic death by shooting of Tejano singer Selena has triggered a response within the Latino community that can be thought of as similar to the responses to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Selena is a hugely popular Latino musician in North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many throughout the world. Selena might have been described by certain people as an Latina Madonna, but she's still an excellent example to follow. Selena's values of family life offstage as well as her involvement with AIDS awareness programs are exemplary.