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Celia Cruz's shoes
1997
worn by the Cuban "Queen of Salsa"
Fidel Castro's 1959 overthrow of the Cuban government and subsequent alliance with the Soviets meant an end to the United States' long involvement in the economy and politics of the island nation. As the political landscape changed dramatically in Cuba, many fled the country, including singer Celia Cruz, who found her place in New York City's thriving Latino music scene and never returned to her country of origin. |