The collection is located near Madrid, and possesses a rare copy of the set, recorded in , several years before Cruz joined La Sonora Matancera. But at this early stage of her career, Cruz, already a familiar voice on Cuban radio, was certainly known as a performer of popular Afro-Cuban music.
She earned countless accolades and awards, including five Grammy awards, the National Medal of Arts presented to her by President Bill Clinton , and honorary doctorates from three universities: Yale University in , Florida International University in , and the University of Miami in All Rights Reserved.
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By Judy Cantor-Navas. Known for her powerful voice, colorful costumes, and energizing rhythm, Cruz was a vivacious entertainer that appealed to all generations.
She influenced everything from fashion to music. She is still one of the best-known Latin artists and one of the most famous Afro-Latinas in the world. In , Cruz passed away from brain cancer.
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