Known around the world as “The Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz was a revered icon, a pioneer of the “AfroLatinidad” sound and style, and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. Today, as the Cuban singer’s influence continues to reverberate in popular culture, Fania proudly celebrates the centennial of the larger-than-life star. Throughout the year, we will honor Celia through a series of vinyl and digital reissues, playlists, unique content, and more. Scroll through this page to find the latest information on Celia Cruz Centennial releases, and more. We will update this page throughout the year.

As one of the most influential Latin artists of all time, Cruz was honored throughout her life and beyond with numerous awards, exhibits, commemorative stamps, samples by major artists, and tributes, including a National Medal of the Arts, a Smithsonian Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, ten GRAMMY Award nominations and a posthumous GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award. Cruz was also inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame and the International Latin Music Hall of Fame, among others, while in 2024, she became the first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. currency through the American Women’s Quarter Program.

centennial Events

Date: November 22, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM ESTS

Details: Celia's her legacy will be honored through Celia Sinfónica, at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, with a spectacular tribute produced by Loud And Live unlike anything experienced before. https://celiacruz.com/events/

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: 12 PM PST

Details: Amoeba celebrates Celia Cruz's 100th birthday on Friday, October 17th by playing her music and raffling off some fun prizes - including 2 rare Celia Cruz quarters - 2024 coins from the U.S. Women Quarters Program, featuring the "Queen of Salsa" on its reverse side, her signature phrase "¡AZÚCAR!" and a dynamic depiction of her performing, marking the historic moment as the first Afro-Latina woman to appear on U.S. currency. Come by, enjoy some celebratory Salsa and take a picture of Celia Cruz's star on the Walk Of Fame in front of Amoeba! Attendees will receive a free Celia Cruz - Queen Of Salsa poster, FANIA sticker and a sweet treat (while supplies last). Raffle tickets available to attendees beginning at noon. Raffle winners will be announced at 12:30! 1 raffle ticket per person, no purchase necessary. Must be present to win. https://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/upcoming/detail-3047/

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: -

Details: Apple Music has officially launched a 100 años de Celia Cruz Radio Station https://music.apple.com/us/station/100-años-de-celia-cruz/ra.1846200260

Date: October 17, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM ET

Details: Experience the enduring legacy of Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," with an all-star band led by JLCO bassist Carlos Henriquez, who played alongside Cruz in his youth. This tribute concert features guest vocalists Aymée Nuviola, Alain Pérez, and Ariacne Trujillo Duran and honors one of the most influential voices in Latin music at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Date: October 4, 2025

Time: 3 PM ET

Details: ¡Azúcar! A Celebration in Honor of Celia Cruz at the New Jersey Hall of Fame (1 American Dream Way in East Rutherford, NJ)! https://events.cocoatickets.com/new-jersey-hall-of-fame/azcar-a-celebration-in-honor-of-celia-cruz

Date: August 24, 2025

Time: 8 PM GMT+2

Details: Celia Vive – Madrid celebra el legado de la Reina de la Salsa. https://celiacruz.com/events/

Date: April 24, 2025

Time: 9 PM ET / 8 pm CT / 7 pm PT

Details: Celia Cruz to be honored with a tribute and Legends Award at the Billboard Mujeres Latinas en la Música 2025 special (Billboard Women in Latin Music 2025) airing live on Telemundo, Universo, Peacock, the Telemundo app, and Telemundo Internacional

Celia cruz centennial Releases

Release Date: 3/7/25

Artist: Celia Cruz

Title: Son con guaguancó (LP & Digital Reissue)

Release Date: 3/14/25

Artist: Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco

Title: Tremendo caché (50th Anniversary) (LP & Digital Reissue)

Release Date: 4/12/25

Artist: Celia Cruz & Willie Colón

Title: Only They Could Have Made This Album (RSD Exclusive LP)

Celia y Willie album cover

Release Date: 6/6/25

Artist: Celia Cruz & Willie Colon

Title: Celia y Willie (LP & Digital Reissue)

Release Date: 10/3/25

Artist: Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto & Adalberto Santiago

Title: Tremendo Trio! (LP & Digital Reissue)

Celia & Johnny album cover

Release Date: 10/10/25

Artist: Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco

Title: Celia & Johnny (Remastered 2024) Digital Album Reissue

The Queen of Salsa Cover Art

Release Date: 12/5/25

Artist: Celia Cruz

Title: The Queen of Salsa (CD, LP & Digital)

Release Date: 10/24/25

Artist: Celia Cruz

Title: Serenata Guajira (Remastered 2025) Digital Album Reissue

Videos

Celia Cruz - The Queen of Salsa (Official Trailer)

Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto & Adalberto Santiago - Tremendo Trio - Reissue (Official Trailer)

Celia Cruz & Willie Colón - Celia y Willie - Reissue (Official Trailer)

Celia Cruz / Johnny Pacheco - Tremendo caché - Reissue (Official Trailer)

Celia Cruz - Son con guaguancó - Reissue (Official Trailer)

Celia Cruz y Willie Colón - Cucurucucú Paloma (Letra Oficial)

Celia Cruz y Willie Colón - Mi Caso (Letra Oficial)

Celia Cruz y Willie Colón - Dos Jueyes (Letra Oficial)

Celia Cruz - Bemba Colorá (Letra Oficial)

Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco - Tres Días de Carnaval (Letra Oficial)

Celia Cruz: 100 Años de Azúcar | Su Vida y Legado

Playlists & RADIO SPECIALS

Celia Cruz Centennial Playlist cover

Celia Cruz Centennial Playlist

Celia Cruz Apple Music Radio Cover

Apple Music 100 Years of Celia Cruz Radio Station

Amazon Music Salseo Playlist Cover

Amazon Music Celia Cruz Salseo Playlist

Celia Cruz Azucar SiriusXM Channel Art

Celia Cruz Azúcar SiriusXM Channel

Pandora Celia Cruz Salsa Station Takeover Cover Art

Pandora Celia Cruz Salsa Station Takeover

Celia Cruz Esenciales Tidal Playlist Cover

Tidal Celia Cruz Esenciales Playlist

Celia's Black Heritage YT Playlist Cover

Celia’s Black Heritage – A Musical Tribute to Her African Roots