N.Y. musical salutes salsa legend Celia Cruz.

From: Miami Herald (Miami, FL) | Date: September 26, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Rene Rodriguez

Sep. 26--Xiomara Laugart Sanchez doesn't look much like the musical icon Celia Cruz. But when the 46-year-old Cuban singer belts out old-school Cruz classics like Bemba colora, Cao cao mani picao and Quimbara, audience members can dream they're watching the genuine article.

"The way she moved, the way she smiled and the way she sang those songs reminded me so much of Celia," said Blanca Gonzalez of New Jersey, who attended Sunday's prev...

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