Celia Cruz

Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso[a] (21 October 1925 – 16 July 2003), known as Celia Cruz, was a Cuban singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.

The fruitful career of the legendary queen of salsa Celia Cruz can be roughly divided into three distinct periods that, in many ways, mirror the development of Afro-Caribbean music during most of the twentieth century.

The fruitful career of the legendary queen of salsa Celia Cruz can be roughly divided into three distinct periods that, in many ways, mirror the development of Afro-Caribbean music during most of the twentieth century.

Celia & Johnny is the first collaborative album between the duo of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco.

Celia & Johnny is the first collaborative album between the duo of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco.

What better title to describe a lady as classy as Celia. My dreams became reality when Celia and I recorded together for the first time.

What better title to describe a lady as classy as Celia. My dreams became reality when Celia and I recorded together for the first time.

Angelique Kidjo reflects on an icon of the Americas, celebrated salsa singer Celia Cruz. Over ten tracks, Kidjo’s album Celia divests itself of the glamour to investigate the African roots of the Cuban-born woman who became the "Queen" of salsa, a music genre invented in New York by Caribbean immigrants.

Worldwide Entertainment is thrilled to announce the February 24th, 2023 release of Havana Nocturne, a new album by renowned musical artist and multi-GRAMMY Award winner Aymée Nuviola.

"This is not straight-up salsa, or any of the Latin music varieties one typically associates with Fania. This is salsa-flavored disco. The Fania touches elevate the material above standard-fare 70's club tracks, but the Washington Heights fire is no where to be found. Still, any of these tracks would add a little spice to a vintage disco set."