This past week was the launch of a speical series of collectable stamps title, Latin Music Legends. Celia Cruz, along with Tito Puente, Carmen Miranda, Selena and Carlos Gardel were honored in the collection.
"For these stamps, artist Rafael Lopez, San Diego, California, painted semi-realistic portraits of each musical artist designed to evoke their personality, vitality and even their sound. He used a warm palette of colors — from brilliant yellows, pinks and lime green to rich shades of purple and blue — to suggest the flavor and energy these artists brought to their work. Each musician is depicted in mid-performance. Art Director Ethel Kessler says, "My goal was that when you see the stamp, you hear the music."
To purchase your set, a block of 10 stamps, visit usps.com.
