Celia Cruz Report Questions – Flashcards
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Where is she from?
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Havana, Cuba
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What was her original occupation?
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Being a teacher
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Who was her husband and what instrument did he play?
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Pedro Knight; trumpet
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What word did she make famous?
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Azúcar
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What type of music was she known for?
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Salsa
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What was she known as?
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The Queen of Salsa
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Where and when did she pass away? What did she die of?
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July 13, 2003 in her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey by brain cancer
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What award did she earn from President Bill Cinton?
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The National Endowment for the Arts medal
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Name the three universities in the United States that awarded her with an honorary music doctorate
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Yale University, Florida International University, and the University of Miami
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When and where is Celia Cruz day celebrated?
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San Francisco; October 25
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What two goals does the Celia Cruz Foundation (CCF) support?
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She offers scholarships to underprivileged Latino students who have a passion for music; researching for cancer
