Selena

She is a performer as well as a designer, and music innovator. Her function as the Mexican American singer was traditional and contemporary. She brought Tejano to the mainstream with her innovative approach. Her untimely death splintered her growing popularity and, as often happens the moment a brilliant, warm star dies far too young has left many mourning her unrealized potential. Through the years, her fans were inspired to work even harder in order to ensure that her accomplishments would not go unnoticed. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena caused a resurgence within the Latino community that can be thought of as similar to the responses in the wake of the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The most well-known Latino performer throughout North America, Selena's music has touched many lives across different cultures. The sexy and glamorous stage performer frequently referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless considered a role model for on stage she was a family-oriented involved in anti-drug initiatives as well as AIDS awareness programs.