15 years without 'La Guarachera & # 39;

Tomorrow they will pay tribute to Celia Cruz, New York

PEACE TO HIS SOUL

The Legacy of Legend Úrsula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso, popularly known as Celia Cruz, remains intact, 15 years after his departure. Tomorrow marks the last anniversary of his irreparable loss

'The Guarachera of Cuba', as it was called of affection, died July 16, 2003 in New Jersey, victim of 39, a brain tumor.

The music of Celia, crossed borders and in a host of events also put to the benefit of the Panamanians, who at the head of their lungs followed their cry ¡Azúcar!

In addition to being remembered for his incomparable voice that has led to the stages of over 50 years of artistic career, left for the memory his sumptuous and extravagant robes, impossible wigs and perched on these unique heeled shoes nonexistent highs.

Tomorrow there will be several events in New York, in tribute to the boat sauce, including Mbad and the Mausoleum will be open for all his fans to visit.

But the honors at the three quinquennials do not stop there, already in the coming months they will make an exhibition of plays that the singer is deaf. In November, they will present a musical about the life and music of the singer.

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¡BIG!

Celia recorded 78 recordings.

He sang in more than 6,000 concerts around the world

He won eight Grammy Awards

He was married to La Sonora Matancera trumpet player, Pedro Knight.