Q 01/05

In which Havana neighbourhood was Celia Cruz born in 1925?

A) Santos Suarez

B) El Vedado

C) Old Havana

D) Miramar

Answer · why

A) Santos Suarez

She was born at 47 Serrano Street and sang cradle songs to the fourteen children in the house.

Q 02/05

What was Celia Cruz's famous one-word catchphrase, Spanish for 'sugar'?

A) Sabor!

B) Azucar!

C) Candela!

D) Dale!

Answer · why

B) Azucar!

It became one of the most recognisable symbols of salsa music.

Q 03/05

By what royal nickname did Celia Cruz become known internationally?

A) The Duchess of Mambo

B) The Empress of Son

C) The Queen of Salsa

D) The Princess of Rumba

Answer · why

C) The Queen of Salsa

In 1950s Cuba she was first La Guarachera de Cuba, for her guarachas.

Q 04/05

With which famous Cuban group did Celia Cruz sing for fifteen years, from 1950 to 1965?

A) Los Van Van

B) Buena Vista Social Club

C) Orquesta Aragon

D) Sonora Matancera

Answer · why

D) Sonora Matancera

She got the job when the previous singer went home to Puerto Rico and debuted with them on 3 August 1950.

Q 05/05

What was the profession of Pedro Knight, whom Celia Cruz married in 1962?

A) Second trumpeter in her band

B) Record producer at Seeco

C) Radio announcer in Havana

D) Nightclub owner in Miami

Answer · why

A) Second trumpeter in her band

They met at her first rehearsal with her longtime band; he later became her manager, arranger and personal director.

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