Everyone who knows Celia Cruz knows her voice could light up a room and start a party. Now, one South Florida theater is bringing that fire to the stage and they’re doing it big time. Spoiler alert: There’s dancing and a whole lot of “ azucar .” Deco’s Shireen Sandoval’s has more.
The Aventura Arts and Cultural Center is hosting “Celia Cruz 100: Icons,” a tribute to Latin music, packed with a powerhouse line-up and local talent.
Based in Brooklyn and Miami, artist Migguel Anggelo is leading the show, with Cruz’s spirit center stage.
Migguel Anggelo: “When I was growing up, when I was a child, people that I admired, thanks to them, I became a performer and in this case, it’s Celia Cruz, for me Celia Cruz was amazing, and then I said, ‘Oh! I want to do a tribute to her!’ And coincidentall