Celia Cruz and the Magic of Salsa (Celia Cruz y la Magia de la Salsa)

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¡Azúcar! - Whenever you hear this cry, you just know some amazingly good Salsa music is about to begin, as Celia Cruz's voice is moments away from hitting your headphones. And what a character she was, with her flashy hairstyles and extravagant clothing style, her wide smile and powerful voice.
But what was her story, before all the fame? How did a young, female Cuban singer with no industry connections end up becoming the Salsa legend? It had a lot to do with her determination and grit.
It also had a lot to do that she had not only a husband, but the lifelong partner who she claimed "I did the music, he did everything else". This romantic story became Celia's signature and spoke of how deeply she and Pedro loved and wished to see each other grow.
But anyway, I'll leave the rest of her story for you to discover - all while learning Spanish! Enjoy!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1190