PINECREST GARDENS, Fla. — The queen of salsa, Celia Cruz, was not only a music legend, but also a symbol of resilience, leaving Cuba after Fidel Castro’s rise to power and never returning. Now ...

Marisa Santayana, 80, inspects a Celia Cruz-themed quarter at her jewelry store on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Miami, Fla. Santayana is designing a special pendant that will allow customers to wear ...

Cruz, who defected from Cuba with the group in 1960, became a cultural icon. Her presence spanned music, film and fashion. She made cameos in Mexican films and famously collaborated with Tito Puente.

FEATURES Pinecrest Gardens celebrates Celia Cruz’s legacy on what would have been her 100th birthday Published: January 31, 2025, 8:07 AM Tags: celia cruz, pinecrest gardens ...