Celia Cruz
With a powerful contralto voice, a very energetic stage presence, and a unique and electrifying style, Celia Cruz, worldwide known as the “Queen of Salsa” endeared many people across countries and generations.
Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born on October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba. In 1950, she began to sing professionally with a Cuban orchestra called, “La Sonora Matancera”. With an Afro-Cuban music style, legendary recordings include: “Cao, cao maní picao,” “Bemba colorá,” and “Burundanga”.
Celia moved to New York City in 1960. She began a series of musical collaborations with Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, and the Fania All Stars. These collaborations helped popularize the Latin sound in the United States and Europe. Along with Tito Puente in the production of numerous albums from 1966 until 1973, and also collaborated with Johnny Pacheco. Their 1974 album Celia y Johnny included one of the signature songs of salsa, “Químbara”.
She continued reinventing herself, collaborating with musicians such as Marc Anthony, David Byrne, Gloria Estefan, Patti LaBelle, and hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean in addition to performing short dramatic roles in the films The Mambo Kings (1992) with Antonio Banderas and Armand Assante, The Perez Family (1995) with Marisa Tomei.
She received numerous awards including three GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMY Awards, the President’s National Medal of Arts (1994), and honorary doctorates.
On tour
Yes
Followers
76,983
Category
Latin, Salsa
Concerts
Nov
23
Celia y Gertrudis: dos cubanas que hicieron historia
Miami
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Jan
31
Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration 1925 - 2025
Pinecrest
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Feb
06
Celia Vive—A Musical Tribute to Celia Cruz Performed by Lucrecia
Englewood
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Feb
07
Celia Vive—A Musical Tribute to Celia Cruz Performed by Lucrecia
Wilmington
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Feb
08
Celia Vive—A Musical Tribute to Celia Cruz Performed by Lucrecia
New Brunswick
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About Celia Cruz
With a powerful contralto voice, a very energetic stage presence, and a unique and electrifying style, Celia Cruz, worldwide known as the “Queen of Salsa” endeared many people across countries and generations.
Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born on October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba. In 1950, she began to sing professionally with a Cuban orchestra called, “La Sonora Matancera”. With an Afro-Cuban music style, legendary recordings include: “Cao, cao maní picao,” “Bemba colorá,” and “Burundanga”.
Celia moved to New York City in 1960. She began a series of musical collaborations with Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, and the Fania All Stars. These collaborations helped popularize the Latin sound in the United States and Europe. Along with Tito Puente in the production of numerous albums from 1966 until 1973, and also collaborated with Johnny Pacheco. Their 1974 album Celia y Johnny included one of the signature songs of salsa, “Químbara”.
She continued reinventing herself, collaborating with musicians such as Marc Anthony, David Byrne, Gloria Estefan, Patti LaBelle, and hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean in addition to performing short dramatic roles in the films The Mambo Kings (1992) with Antonio Banderas and Armand Assante, The Perez Family (1995) with Marisa Tomei.
She received numerous awards including three GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMY Awards, the President’s National Medal of Arts (1994), and honorary doctorates.
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Genres
Latin, Salsa
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Frequently Asked Questions About Celia Cruz
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Celia Cruz on tour?
Yes, Celia Cruz is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Celia Cruz concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Celia Cruz tour
is scheduled for 5 dates across 5 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Celia Cruz scheduled to play?
Celia Cruz is scheduled to play 5 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Celia Cruz tour start?
Celia Cruz’s tour starts Nov 23, 2024 and ends on Feb 08, 2025.
They will play 5 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Miami at Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus and their next upcoming concert
will be in Englewood at Bergen Performing Arts Center.
What venues is Celia Cruz performing at?
As part of the Celia Cruz tour, Celia Cruz is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Nov 23 - Miami,
FL @ Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
2025 Tour Dates:
Jan 31 - Pinecrest,
FL @ Pinecrest
Feb 06 - Englewood,
NJ @ Bergen Performing Arts Center
Feb 07 - Wilmington,
DE @ Grand Opera House
Feb 08 - New Brunswick,
NJ @ State Theatre New Jersey