¡Azúcar! | Celia Cruz: The Queen of Salsa | Black History, For Real

Celia Cruz, dubbed the "Queen of Salsa" is one the the biggest Latin music stars of all time. From her humble beginnings in Cuba to her rise as a global icon, Celia’s voice and energy changed the game for Latin music. Fran and Conscious explore her journey, the racial barriers she broke, and the vibrant spirit she left behind. We’ll also dig into her strong stance against Fidel Castro, why she never returned to Cuba, and how that shaped her life and songs. ¡Azúcar!

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Aaaw I loved this! You guys did a great job! Growing up in the Caribbeans Celia Cruz was an iconic entertainer and vocalist!! She was so impactful globally en Japan had a salsas group inspired by Latin musicianship and traditions!! Thanks you guys 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿👏🏽👏🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿