This is a special tribute to Celia Cruz on her birthday for her contribution of putting African Culture in music.

Celia Cruz was born October 21, 1925 in Havana Cuba. She endured a music career of roughly 50 years. She transitioned on July 16, 2003 leaving a tremendous catalogue and legacy behind.

Courtesy of Fania Records, RMM Records & Video, Sony Discos

ROSENBERG, CAROL. “An Untold Chapter in the Life of Celia Cruz.” An Untold Chapter in the Life of Celia Cruz, The Miami Herald, 25 July 2004, www.latinamericanstudies.org/music/chapter.htm.