Month: October 1924

The fabulous and famous Latina singer, Celia Cruz (1924-2003), began to light the world on October 21, 1924, with her birth in Havana, Cuba.  Cruz started her career singing in cabarets in Havana, and got her big break in 1950 as the lead singer for La Sonora Matancera. The group went on tour in 1959, the… Continue reading “¡Azúcar!” (“Sugar!”) from Celia Cruz

October 5, 1924 was the birthdate of internationally renowned Chilean writer José Donoso Yáñez, born in Santiago, Chile. Donoso attended an English language day school as a youngster in Chile.  A rebellious youth, he wrote that he hated his school work and compulsory sports, while his wanderlust inspired travels in South America, the US and… Continue reading Happy Birthday to José Donoso Yáñez