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Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century…
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Hello. My name is Celia Cruz. I was born on a sunny island called Cuba a long, long time ago, on October 21st, 1925. When I was a little girl, I loved to sing. I would sing happy songs for my family all day long. Our home was always filled with music and smiles because I sang so much.
When I grew up, I became a singer. I loved being on a big stage where everyone could see me. I wore the most beautiful dresses. They were bright and sparkly with lots of colors, and I also wore fun, colorful wigs that made people happy. When I sang, I would shout a special word. That word was "¡Azúcar!". In Spanish, that means "Sugar!". It was my way of sharing sweetness and joy with everyone who listened to my happy music.
My music is called Salsa. It is a happy kind of music that makes your feet want to wiggle and your body want to dance. I traveled all over the world to share my Salsa music with everyone. I lived a full life of 77 years. People remember me as the 'Queen of Salsa.' My songs are still here to make you feel happy and get up and dance today.
Celia Cruz
Hello. My name is Celia Cruz. I was born on a sunny island called Cuba a long, long time ago, on October 21st, 1925. When I was a little girl, I loved to sing. I would sing happy songs for my family all day long. Our home was always filled with music and smiles because I sang so much.
When I grew up, I became a singer. I loved being on a big stage where everyone could see me. I wore the most beautiful dresses. They were bright and sparkly with lots of colors, and I also wore fun, colorful wigs that made people happy. When I sang, I would shout a special word. That word was "¡Azúcar!". In Spanish, that means "Sugar!". It was my way of sharing sweetness and joy with everyone who listened to my happy music.
My music is called Salsa. It is a happy kind of music that makes your feet want to wiggle and your body want to dance. I traveled all over the world to share my Salsa music with everyone. I lived a full life of 77 years. People remember me as the 'Queen of Salsa.' My songs are still here to make you feel happy and get up and dance today.
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Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century, widely known as the 'Queen of Salsa.'
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