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Queen of Salsa honored in Miami Beach with Celia Cruz Way

Queen of Salsa honored in Miami Beach with Celia Cruz Way
Queen of Salsa honored in Miami Beach with Celia Cruz Way 00:27

MIAMI BEACH - On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the City of Miami Beach renamed a portion of Meridian Avenue in Celia Cruz's honor. 

The ceremony to unveil Celia Cruz Way took place at 1755 Meridian Avenue.

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 The ceremony to unveil Celia Cruz Way took place at 1755 Meridian Avenue. CBS News Miami

"We proudly announce the naming of a Miami Beach street after the incomparable Celia Cruz," shared Mayor Dan Gelber. "She brought the world together with her music, and now her name will forever grace our city as a symbol of cultural richness."

Cruz, who was born in Havana, Cuba, recorded more than 90 albums and songs, earning five Grammy Awards in a career that spanned six decades.

The Queen of Salsa died 20 years ago. 

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