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The first Afro Latina to appear on U.S. currency is none other than the 'Queen of Salsa'
- Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa and her signature "Azucar!," is the latest American woman to appear on a U.S. 25-cent coin.
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A Celia Cruz Commemorative Quarter Is Now in?Circulation
The Cuban cultural icon is the first Afro-Latina to appear on a quarter as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
- BusinessTime
The New Celia Cruz Quarters Are Available Today
The limited edition Celia Cruz quarters are officially in circulation starting Monday, the first U.S. coins to feature an Afro-Latina figure.
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Tickets are now on sale for The Grand's star-studded 2024-25 season
Whether you love Fraggle Rock, Cher, The Sopranos or Air Supply, you will not be left out of The Grand's new season. How to get tickets, discounts
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La India, Oscar D’León & More Deliver Dazzling Fania Tribute at Premios Juventud?2024
Anitta, Ivy Queen, Luis Figueroa, Tito Puente Jr., and Tony Succar also joined to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legendary salsa label.
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La India Brings All Her Power to Billboard Women in Music?2024
The Princess of Salsa received the Pioneer award after giving a magnificent show.
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A Rare Celia Cruz Live Recording Is Coming?Soon
How a lost 1986 recording will finally be released, marking the launch of the centennial of Cruz's birth.
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20 Questions with Sheila E. on Her First Salsa Album, Her Legendary Role Models & What She Misses Most About?Prince
The Queen of Percussion also spoke about The Greatest Night In Pop, and who should play her in a movie if there is ever a biopic on her decades-long career.
- EntertainmentBillboard
Craft Latino Celebrates Fania Records’ 60th Anniversary With Box Sets & Remastered?Albums
The year-long celebration also includes limited-edition merchandise, live events, and more.
- EntertainmentLA Times
The Conga Room welcomed Latin luminaries for 25 years. Why club founders say it's time to let it rest
The Conga Room fans flocked to see Latin icons, from Celia Cruz to Bad Bunny. The club's founders reflect on the end of a 25-year run.
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Sheila E. Says It's a 'Dream Come True' to Cover Celia Cruz's 'Bemba Colorá' with Gloria Estefan (Exclusive)
"She was an incredible singer and entertainer," Sheila E., who teamed up with Estefan and Mimy Succar for the cover, tells PEOPLE of the late Cruz
