Celia Cruz won several Grammy and Latin Grammy awards throughout her musical career, making her a recognized artist around the world. Photo: Celia Cruz Legacy Project / Funding: American Women’s Quarters™ Program
Ursula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, better known Celia Cruz was a famous singer from Cuba, who, thanks to her majestic voice and her musicality, received the title “Queen of Salsa”.. Celia was born on October 21, 1925 in Havana, Cuba and died on July 16, 2003 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA.
Their songs continue to appear around the world and include hits such as “La Vida es un Carnaval”, “Bemba Colorá”, “Quimbara” and “La Negra tiene Tumbao”, among others. of the must-haves for parties and even world-class events.
The United States Mint began circulating the 25-cent coin that pays homage to Celia Cruz, making her the fourteenth woman to have her animated face captured in this collection.
The Cultural Influence of the “Queen of Salsa” #CeliaCruz she reached far beyond her music. Find out how! Get inspiration from everyone #Four American Women respect! #Quarter #USMint https://t.co/FuqSFxOFp8 pic.twitter.com/xdodAQzv7l
— United States Mint (@usmint) August 7, 2024
This campaign is part of the American Women Quarters program, a place that recognizes the outstanding contributions of women in the United States to their various roles and initiatives that have marked a milestone in this country. From 2022 to 2025, this program will make those identities that highlight the role of women in society.
The design of the reverse of the coin is a tribute to Celia Cruz, standing out for the joy that has always characterized Cuba: a big smile, her open arms, a microphone in her hand and of course, the transparency of one of her impressive dresses. And don’t miss out on his catchphrase “Sugar”!. On the other side, you can see the picture of George Washington looking to the right, as a tribute to the bicentenary of his birth.
Congratulations 👏
👑CELIA CRUZ🌟@CeliaCruz
“Queen of Salsa”, born in Havana, Cuba. Here she is singing with Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco at Victor’s Cafe in New York City in 1988. pic.twitter.com/dPBLvmlx00— ArtOnArtsBlog (@ArTallks) August 5, 2024
The cost of this commemorative coin is between 45 and 60 dollars, this depends on the formats you want to buy. Once again, the “Guarachera de Cuba” continues to rule in world music and culture.
