Complex sentence: Velasquez is one of the most influential and celebrated artists in the country, her vocal style, technique, and music has been imitated countless times ever since her career begun in the late 80's.
Split into simpler sentences: Velasquez is one of the most influential and celebrated artists in the country. Her vocal style, technique, and music has inspired generations and has been imitated countless times ever since her career begun in the late 80's.