Quien fue Celia Cruz?, Pam Pollack
Quien fue Celia Cruz?, Pam Pollack
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¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?

Author: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Yanitzia Canetti

Narrator: Tatiana Flores Infante

Unabridged: 1 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023


Synopsis

¿Cómo una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtió en un símbolo de libertad artística para los cubanoamericanos y en la "Reina de la Salsa"? ¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ!

Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.

El talento de Celia la llevó por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Después de que Fidel Castro llegó al poder en Cuba, no se le permitió regresar a su país natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su música para expresar su amor por la patria.

Celia subió a lo más alto de las listas musicales en un género dominado por hombres. Se convirtió en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina más popular del siglo XX. ¡Azúcar! ¡Por supuesto!

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

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!

About The Author

Yanitzia Canetti es la presidenta de Cambridge BrickHouse, Inc. Yanitzia se desempeña como consultora literaria, escritora y traductora para las principales editoriales. Experta tanto en libros para el mercado general como para el sector educativo, es la autora de más de 500 libros. En el 2011, fue elegida por la revista People en español como una de las 25 Mujeres Hispanas Más Poderosas del Mundo.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONYanitzia Canetti is the head of Brickhouse Learning. Yanitzia works as a literary consultant, writer, and translator across all major publishing houses. An expert in both the trade and educational markets, she has published over 500 books in Spanish. In 2011, she was selected by People magazine as one of the 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women of the World.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dan on December 14, 2020

Celia Cruz was born in Cuba to a poor family. She became popular as a singer in her native land and sang on many of the radio stations in Cuba. Her fame eventually caught the attention of Castro who did not like when she refused to sing for him. During one of their last tours from the country the ba......more

Goodreads review by Grace on February 06, 2025

I had to read this for school and it was surprisingly interesting.......more

Goodreads review by Isabel on April 01, 2023

I think that Celia used her voice for good. She is a powerful musician......more

Goodreads review by Valentina on March 08, 2022

its a good book but a little sad so if you don't like sad stuff don't read it......more