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Vaya Records

Bill Teck September 21, 2023

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Here at gen ñ we’re bonafide, dyed in the wool (whatever that means! Imaginate!) Fania Records fanatics. But what about Vaya Records?!? We know Celia and Johnny, where they look so magnificent with their dashikis on which they shot in Greenwich Village (“en casa de unos Africanos en el Village”, as Celia told me in […]

Celia Coin

Bill Teck July 27, 2023

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La Reina, The Queen Celia Cruz had a stamp, and was the first woman to have a one person exhibit at the Smithsonian – and now… The Queen of Salsa is on a US Coin. So wonderful! Edwin Flores has the story at NBC News. For access to this article, click this link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/celia-cruz-us-coin-design-features-iconic-slogan-rcna96002

Celia the Queen Film Added to Library of Congress

Yenesis Alvarez January 18, 2022

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Azucar!!! Celia The Queen documentary film enters the Library of Congress. Our deepest CONGRATULATIONS to nuestro hermano Joe Cardona and his team. You did right by the Queen sir! We are grateful! Click HERE for the full facebook post! PHOTO: Celia the Queen Documentary

Barbie Makes Celia Cruz Doll

Yenesis Alvarez September 16, 2021

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Good Morning America’s Jacqueline Laurean Yates writes about Barbie honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by making a doll modeled after legendary Celia Cruz. Click HERE to read more!! PHOTO: Barbie

The Loss of Legendary Johnny Pacheco

Yenesis Alvarez February 18, 2021

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Elias E. Lopez from The NY Times writes about the passing of the honorable, memorable, inspiring, and breath-taking career of the Dominican mastermind who fell in love with Cuban son: Johnny Pacheco. Click HERE to read this moving tribute. PHOTO: Johnny Pacheco

Celia Cruz on Wynwood Mural

Yenesis Alvarez October 12, 2020

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If you haven’t stopped by Wynwood lately, now there is definitely a reason to! The Museum of Graffiti and Spotify’s “Lo Nuestro es Arte” campaign has partnered up to feature the iconic, legendary Queen of Salsa on a mural! Click HERE for more details by the Museum of Graffiti. PHOTO: Celia Cruz Wynwood Mural

Tito Puente’s Legacy

Yenesis Alvarez September 11, 2020

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Over at Miami New Times, Artburst Miami writes about how Tito Puente‘s legacy will be honored through an event his son has arranged! Click HERE to read more about the unforgettable musician. PHOTO: Tito Puente

Celia Cruz & Pedro Knight

Yenesis Alvarez July 14, 2020

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Today marks the 58th anniversary of iconic Cuban couple Celia Cruz & Pedro Knight! To learn more about their love story by Knight himself, click HERE. DENNIS MCLELLAN from LA Times gives us the inside details. PHOTO: Celia Cruz Instagram

Celia Cruz — The Legend

Yenesis Alvarez February 6, 2020

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Over at Cultura Colectiva, Maria Isabel Carrasco writes about the black queen of Latina America, nuestra querida Celia Cruz. To read about her inspiring upcoming as an artist, click HERE. Photo: Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Musical

Yenesis Alvarez October 28, 2019

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Over at Remezcla, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo writes about the Celia Cruz musical being featured in the Lehman Center for the first time in New York City! To learn more and get more info, click HERE. PHOTO: Scott Gries/ Getty Images