BRONX, New York — Iris Alcántara is pressing her hands on a glass case, mesmerized by the glistening crystal necklace and other iconic items that belonged to the "Queen of Salsa," the late Celia Cruz.
If you’ve ever danced to a salsa song, chances are, it was a Celia Cruz song! The Cuban-born, Afro-Latina rose to fame in the 1950s with her powerful voice and iconic style. Que viva Celia Cruz!