<P> Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso ( October 21 , 1925 -- July 16 , 2003 ) , better known as Celia Cruz , was a Cuban singer of Latin music . She was known for her powerful voice and her rhythm - centric musical style . She was the most popular Latin artist of the 20th century , gaining twenty - three gold albums during her career . US President Bill Clinton awarded her the National Medal of Arts in 1994 . She was renowned internationally as the `` Queen of Salsa '' , `` La Guarachera de Cuba '' , as well as The Queen of Latin Music . </P>
<P> Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso ( October 21 , 1925 -- July 16 , 2003 ) , better known as Celia Cruz , was a Cuban singer of Latin music . She was known for her powerful voice and her rhythm - centric musical style . She was the most popular Latin artist of the 20th century , gaining twenty - three gold albums during her career . US President Bill Clinton awarded her the National Medal of Arts in 1994 . She was renowned internationally as the `` Queen of Salsa '' , `` La Guarachera de Cuba '' , as well as The Queen of Latin Music . </P>
this cuban legend was born in 1925 in havana
this cuban legend was born in 1925 in havana
Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz