Bibliograph

Who was Celia Cruz?, by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jake Murray

Type

Label

Who was Celia Cruz?, by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jake Murray

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who was Celia Cruz?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1176371562

Responsibility statement

by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jake Murray

Series statement

Who was?

Summary

"Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification