Biography & Context
The city and country where Celia Cruz was born.
Havana, Cuba
The name of the world Celia entered that was "heavily male-dominated."
the Afro-Cuban/New York Salsa scene
The global title Celia is recognized by.
the "Queen of Salsa"
The year the Celia Cruz U.S. Quarter was released.
2024
The historical event that caused Celia’s rise to fame and political upheaval.
the Cuban Revolution
The "role" women were often relegated to in 1950s/60s music.
backup roles
The total number of albums Celia recorded in her lifetime.
over 70 albums
The signature inscription found on her commemorative coin
"¡AZÚCAR!"
The country Celia moved to in order to connect with the Cuban diaspora.
the United States
The specific vocal type Celia used to prove she could compete with "The Giants."
a powerful contralto voice
The type of awards Celia won for her excellence in music.
Grammy Awards
Celia was the first person of this specific heritage on U.S. currency.
Afro-Latina
This "landscape" shaped her career and artistic expression.
the shifting political landscape
One of the two legendary groups Celia joined to prove her talent.
La Sonora Matancera or the Fania All-Stars
What her music had a "Global" version of.
Cultural Impact
The expression on her face as depicted on the U.S. Mint coin.
wide smile