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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Para La Eternidad
Celia Cruz Lyrics
Azucar Negra Soy dulce como el melao' Alegre como el tambor Llevo el ritm…
Bembelequa Suenan los cueros, la noche se agita se escucha un tambor…
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La Voz De La Experiencia Siempre seré, tabaco, rumba y son La guajira, el danzón y…
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Que le Den Candela Ese hombre que tú tienes no está en nada Que en…
Salsipuedes Hoy quiero gozar Quiero vivir en salsipuedes Tierra de ilusi…
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