Celia Cruz archive

Watch You Are What You Hear: What Your Favorite Music Says About You
August 9, 2012 – More than ever, music matters to us — a lot. But why do we like what we like?

Watch Six Immigrant Songs Of Triumph And Tragedy
July 4, 2012 – The Alt.Latino hosts share music that misses home and treks dangerous terrain to make a new one.

Watch Cruising Through Caribbean Music
September 27, 2011 – To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino share music from the Caribbean.

Listen Celia Cruz: The Voice From Havana
October 25, 2010 – Cruz, who grew up in the music-rich neighborhoods of Havana, became known as the "Queen of Salsa."

Watch Who Should Cover Los Fabulosos Cadillacs?
October 19, 2010 – Prolific Argentine Group Gets Another Tribute Album, Asks for Submissions from Bands.

Listen Latin Music On TV Alert: PBS Re-Airs Documentary Series
September 16, 2010 – Latin Music USA, PBS's comprehensive examination of Latin music, recently re-aired.
Listen Fania Records' Founding Fathers KUT
February 25, 2008 – When Johnny Pacheco started Fania Records in 1964, salsa was thriving, but its musicians were not. KUT
Listen Celia Cruz: Her Life and Music
May 21, 2005 – A Smithsonian exhibit pays tribute to the late Celia Cruz, her music and her sense of style.