Celiz Cruz dies

fable · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2003, 08:11 PM

Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," has died. She was 78, and passed away at her home in New Jersey (of all places). She was a fantastic singer, and appeared on more than 70 albums.

Ned Flanders · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2003, 10:37 PM

Indeed fable, I read this tonight. She was a wonderful singer. Ironically enough, I also read compay segundo also passed away this weekend.

fable · #3 (**permalink**) 07-17-2003, 07:19 AM

What a vital performer he was, too....! And Tito Puente died a few months back. Seems like so many of the legendary Salsa greats have died, this past year.

Ned Flanders · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2003, 08:43 AM

I must admit my knowledge of the cuban music scene isn't very deep. I've known of ceila cruz for a long time but I hadn't heard of compay until a couple of years ago while watching a program on pbs or bravo called the bueno vista social club.

It was a project I believe inspired by Ry Cooder to explore the roots of cuban music and deliver it to the masses. The final product was wonderful and since that time I've picked up a few bueno vista albums along with some other material of compay and Imbrahim Ferrar. It's great stuff and has a desired effect on the female persuasion.