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Cuban-American singer, internationally renowned as the 'Queen of Salsa', celebrated for her powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and iconic contributions to Latin music.Born in Havana, Cuba, Cruz began singing professionally in the 1940s, gaining fame with the orchestra Sonora Matancera. Following the Cuban Revolution, she settled in the United States in 1960, becoming a symbol of the Cuban exile community.Her career skyrocketed through collaborations with Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco,...