The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will focus the attention of music lovers, after announcing the list of artists who will join its museum in 2026, including world icons such as the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, and pop rock hitmaker Phil Collins.
It was through an episode of American Idol that the organizers of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the artists who will be inducted in 2026. Billboard It highlights that Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie were the ones who announced the names.
Within the list, the Cuban singer Celia Cruz stood out, who will receive recognition by being included in the category Early Influence Award (Early Influence Award), given to those who have created an impact and influenced the evolution of music.
As part of her designation, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame highlighted that Celia Cruz is one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time and noted that “Celia Cruz’s powerful music was the sound of freedom after the Cuban Revolution, shaping and popularizing the Afro-Cuban genre.”
In her explanation, it is indicated that Celia Cruz was influenced by artists such as Antonio Arcaño, Abelardo Barroso and Arsenio Rodríguez, while she influenced Sheila E., Gloria Estefan and Jennifer López, according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame page.
It stands out that Celia Cruz was a pioneer of Latin pop of the 20th century and that, through her sound on songs like life is a carnival, The black woman has a tumbao and Quimbaramanaged to sell more than 30 million records in the world.
Billboard highlights that the incorporation ceremony will be held on November 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, and that the event will be broadcast on television and streaming platforms. streaming in December.
In addition to the Queen of Salsa, there are personalities such as the composer and producer, rock and roll icon, Phil Collins; punk rock icon Billy Idol; the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, as well as the innovative musicians Joy Division/New Order, pioneers of postpunk and electronic dance music.
The portal also highlights personalities such as Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons, who will also reach the Hall of Fame for the Early Influence Award, among others.