Celia Cruz (born as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso in La H… Read Full Bio ↴Celia Cruz (born as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso in La Habana, Cuba on 21 October 1925 – died 16 July 2003) was a Cuban-American and was one of the most successful salsa performers of the 20th century, having earned twenty-three gold albums. She was renowned internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" as well as "La Guarachera de Cuba.
In 1950, Cruz made her first major breakthrough, after the lead singer of the La Sonora Matancera, a renowned Cuban orchestra, left the group and Cruz was called to fill in. Cruz was hired permanently by the orchestra, but she wasn't well accepted by the public at first. However, the orchestra stood by their decision, and soon Cruz became famous throughout Cuba. During the 15 years she was a member, the band traveled all over Latin America.
In 1950, Cruz made her first major breakthrough, after the lead singer of the La Sonora Matancera, a renowned Cuban orchestra, left the group and Cruz was called to fill in. Cruz was hired permanently by the orchestra, but she wasn't well accepted by the public at first. However, the orchestra stood by their decision, and soon Cruz became famous throughout Cuba. During the 15 years she was a member, the band traveled all over Latin America.
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Hoy Y Ayer
Celia Cruz Lyrics
Ay Mi Cuba Ay mi Cuba, Ay mi Cuba, Ay mi Cuba Como yo…
No Me Vayas A Engañar No me vayas a engañar Di la verdad, di lo justo A…
Pachito Eche Pues si señores esta es la verdad hay un señor con…
Perdon Perdón, vida de mi vida perdón, si es que te he…
Preferí perderte (Dime, por fin, qué sientes) Ahora que estamos separados Dim…
Rumberos de Ayer Caballeros, qué dolor! Qué pena! Qué sentimiento me da Cada…
Tú Sólo Tú No sé qué tiene tu voz que fascina No sé que…