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The enduring influence of salsa great Celia Cruz

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history.
The Smithsonian Institution has a new exhibit documenting the history of salsa music in the U.S.
Here & Now's Indira Lakshmanan speaks with Ranald Woodaman from the National Museum of the American Latino about a centerpiece of the exhibit: a pair of red high heels worn by Celia Cruz.

This segment aired on May 6, 2026.