Tina Turner in her eternal reign

Tina Turner used to go on stage and glittered. There is no other way better to describe the artistic grandeur of the singer, who passed away in Switzerland at the age of 83, following an illness that kept her away from stage and cameras.

Her voice sounded raspy, but adorned by great nuances and powerful projections, and she still behave like a lioness in each of her performances. She was a show by herself.

Her history is being her own legend for a while. Her love for music began in a church where she sang when she was a child, and then a teenager. Later, she met a man who became his husband, Ike Turner, who opened several doors for her but also physically and psychologically abuse her for a long time. She got free from that toxic relationship and rose as a great soloist. And she became one of the greatest rock stars ever.  

Tina Turner has been an inspiration and an example of resilience for millions of people around the world. She opted for the healing capacity of art, she was a huge cultural icon. She gave her best in every live concert as if music were a vital impulse.

It is hard to find someone who can heir her kingdom right now.

Translated by Sergio A. Paneque Díaz / CubaSí Translation Staff