Selena

She broke down the walls of the music business in her roles as a performer, singer and designer. She was a an American-Mexican traditional star who bound together both genres with a unique approach. She also provided excellent Tejano music to an affluent crowd. Similar to how many people mourn a star who passed away from their prime, the death of her was premature and destroyed a growing career. Through the years, her people were encouraged to push themselves harder to ensure that Selena's successes would not fade away. Selena, the Tejano artist who was fatally shot dead in a shooting accident, has sparked a Latino reaction that can be thought of as similar to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's death. A hugely popular Latino artist across North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many across different cultures. The sexy and glamorous stage performer often referred to as Selena the Latina Madonna Selena was nonetheless seen as a role model on stage she was a family-oriented involved in anti-drug initiatives and AIDS awareness campaigns.