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Article: Celia Cruz 'The Queen of Latin Music' to Receive Prestigious Smithsonian Honor
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- October 15, 2001
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What:
Celia Cruz, international Latin music legend, will receive the
Smithsonian's highest honor -- the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal
-- for her outstanding contribution to American culture and music.
When:
Tuesday, Oct. 16
-- 11 a.m., Photo and interview opportunity, "Moda y Musica:
Stage, Fashion, and Style" display, 2nd floor.
-- Noon, Awards ceremony, Carmichael Auditorium, 1st floor.
Where:
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
14th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W.
Who:
-- Celia Cruz, artist
-- Marvette Perez, curator, National Museum of American History
-- Sheila Burke, undersecretary for American Museums and National
Programs, Smithsonian ...