Celia Cruz

By spanishculture

  • Birth

    Birth
    Celia Cruz is born in Havana, Cuba.

  • Begining of Celia's career

    Celia wins a local singing contest called "La Hora del Té" (Tea Time), which begins her whole career.

  • Celia Moves

    Celia Moves
    Celia moves from her homelands of Cuba to New York, after Cuba becomes a Communist nation.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Celia Cruz marries Pedro Knight resulting in a 41 year marriage.

  • Carnegie Hall

    Carnegie Hall
    Celia sings at Carnegie Hall in the opera "Hommy at Carnegie Hall" as the part of Gracia Divina.

  • National Endowment for the Arts Medal

    National Endowment for the Arts Medal
    Celia earns the National Endowment for the Arts Medal from President Bill Clinton.

  • Death

    Death
    Celia Cruz departs this world leaving her fans and husband heart broken.