Cha-cha-cha
With a powerful contralto voice, a very energetic stage presence, and a unique and electrifying style, Celia Cruz, worldwide known as the “Queen of Salsa” endeared many people across countries and generations. Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born on October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba. In 1950, she began to sing professionally with a Cuban orchestra called, La Sonora Matancera. With an Afro-Cuban music style, legendary recordings include: "Cao Cao Maní Picao,” “Bemba Colorá” and “Burundanga”. Celia moved to New York City in 1960. She began a series of musical collaborations with Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, and the Fania All Stars. These collaborations helped popularize the Latin sound in the United States and Europe. Along with Tito Puente in the production of numerous albums from 1966 until 1973, and also collaborated with Johnny Pacheco. Their 1974 album Celia & Johnny included one of the signature songs of salsa, “Quimbara”. She continued reinventing herself, collaborating with musicians such as Marc Anthony, David Byrne, Gloria Estefan, Patti LaBelle, and hip-hop singer Wycleaf Jean in addition to performing short dramatic roles in the films The Mambo Kings (1992) with Antonio Banderas and Armand Assante, The Perez Family (1995) with Marisa Tomei. She received numerous awards including three GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMY Awards, the President’s National Medal of Arts (1994), and honorary doctorates.
Read moreWith a powerful contralto voice, a very energetic stage presence, and a unique and electrifying style, Celia Cruz, worldwide known as the “Queen of Salsa” endeared many people across countries and generations. Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born on October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba. In 1950, she began to sing professionally with a Cuban orchestra called, La Sonora Matancera. With an Afro-Cuban music style, legendary recordings include: "Cao Cao Maní Picao,” “Bemba Colorá” and “Burundanga”. Celia moved to New York City in 1960. She began a series of musical collaborations with Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, and the Fania All Stars. These collaborations helped popularize the Latin sound in the United States and Europe. Along with Tito Puente in the production of numerous albums from 1966 until 1973, and also collaborated with Johnny Pacheco. Their 1974 album Celia & Johnny included one of the signature songs of salsa, “Quimbara”. She continued reinventing herself, collaborating with musicians such as Marc Anthony, David Byrne, Gloria Estefan, Patti LaBelle, and hip-hop singer Wycleaf Jean in addition to performing short dramatic roles in the films The Mambo Kings (1992) with Antonio Banderas and Armand Assante, The Perez Family (1995) with Marisa Tomei. She received numerous awards including three GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMY Awards, the President’s National Medal of Arts (1994), and honorary doctorates.
| Date | Event name | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | Orchestra Mambo International, Celia Cruz in London | Cadogan Hall, London |
Some of Celia Cruz's most popular songs include El Ultimo Adiós - Varios Artistas Version, La Vida Es Un Carnaval, Quimbara. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.
You can listen to Celia Cruz's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include El Ultimo Adiós - Varios Artistas Version, La Vida Es Un Carnaval, Quimbara, and more.
Celia Cruz is known for their distinctive sound in the cha-cha-cha genre, often blending elements of cuban rumba, making them a unique voice in the music world.
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