100 Years of 100 Things: The Legacy of Celia Cruz

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 8, 2025

As our centennial series continues, Felix Contreras, host and co-creator of NPR's Alt.Latino, talks about the life and legacy of music icon Celia Cruz, born 100 years ago.

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