past exhibits

¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

August 17 - November 5, 2006

Explores the life of legendary Cuban-born singer Celia Cruz (1925-2003) and her impressive career that spanned six decades. The undisputed Queen of Latin Music, Cruz combined a powerful voice with a larger-than-life personality and an inimitable style. She became one of the few women to succeed in the male-dominated world of Salsa music. “¡Azúcar!”, presented in Spanish and English, will highlight important moments in Cruz' life and career through photographs, personal documents, costumes, rare film footage, music videos and, most importantly, music.  This exhibition originated with the Smithsonian Institution History Museum in Washington. D.C.

sampling of works presented