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Indiana University is hosting a series of free events to celebrate Celia Cruz's 100th birthday.

The events include film screenings, lectures, exhibits, and live musical and dance performances.

Cruz, known as the "queen of salsa," was a highly influential Latin music artist.

One needn't be Latino to watch or participate in these free-of-charge celebratory days honoring the late Celia Cruz, on her 100th birthday. Everyone is welcome — townie, gownie, everyone.

Cruz, known as the queen of salsa, is one of the bestselling Latin music artists ever and performed in several films, including “Affair in Havana” (1957) and “Amorcito Corazón” (1960). Born in Cuba in 1925, she relocated to Mexico, then in 1961 to the U.S., becoming a naturalized c

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