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Article: Celia Cruz 1925-2003.(Last Chorus)
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- September 22, 2003
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Celia Cruz was called the "Queen of Salsa," and it was a title she earned. The Cuban native died on July 16 of a brain tumor at tile age of 78. During a career that lasted more than half a century, this icon of salsa entranced audiences across the world, whether through her incendiary live performances or on disc.
Born in 1925 in Havana, Cuba, Cruz was the second of four children. Growing up in the barrio of Santa Suarez, there wasn't much money, but music was all around and a part of Cruz's life. She came to know local musicians, and it was apparent from an early age that she possessed a remarkable voice. However, she had no ambitions of becoming a singer; ...