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How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the \"Queen of Salsa\"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.
Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland.
Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!
Editions of Who Was Celia Cruz?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780448488691
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781524792138
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593093870
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593208793
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593208809
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How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the \"Queen of Salsa\"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.
Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland.
Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!
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How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the \"Queen of Salsa\"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.
Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland.
Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who Was Celia Cruz??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Who Was Celia Cruz??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780448488691
Is Who Was Celia Cruz? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Who Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who Was Celia Cruz??
Meg Belviso, Pam Pollack
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Who Was Celia Cruz? is available as paperback(ISBN 9780448488691) and altformat(ISBN 9781524792138) and ebook(ISBN 9780593093870) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593208793) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593208809)
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