Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan

Background Information

• Birth Name: Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García
• Born: September 1, 1957 (Age: 67)
• Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
• Origin: Miami, Florida, U.S.
• Genres: Latin Pop, Dance-pop, Tropical
• Occupations: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Author, Businesswoman
• Years Active: 1975–present
• Labels: Epic, Burgundy, Crescent Moon, Sony Latin, Verve Forecast, Sony Masterworks
• Formerly With: Miami Sound Machine
• Spouse: Emilio Estefan (married 1978)
• Children: 2 (including Emily)

Gloria Estefan, born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García, is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. She is a recipient of eight Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and is listed among VH1 and Billboard's Top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Estefan ranks as one of the best-selling female artists ever. Her hits include "1-2-3", "Don't Wanna Lose You", "Coming Out of the Dark", "Turn the Beat Around", and "Heaven's What I Feel", among others. Estefan's music spans Latin pop, dance, and tropical genres.

A contralto, Estefan began her career as the lead singer of Miami Latin Boys, later known as Miami Sound Machine. Her breakthrough came with their 1985 hit "Conga", which became her signature song and led to international fame. Miami Sound Machine's success continued with hits like "Anything for You" in 1988.

In 1990, Estefan faced a life-threatening spinal injury from a bus crash but made a remarkable recovery and returned to performing with her album Into the Light in 1991. Her 1993 album Mi Tierra earned her a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album. Estefan has also been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.

Estefan's contributions to music and Latin culture have earned her the title "Queen of Latin Pop," with 38 number-one hits across Billboard charts, including 15 chart-topping singles on the Hot Latin Songs chart.

Early Life and Education

Born in Havana, Cuba, Estefan’s family emigrated to the U.S. in 1959 following the Cuban Revolution. Raised in Miami, she attended Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and later studied psychology and French at the University of Miami. She worked as a translator before focusing on her music career.

Career Highlights

• 1975–1988: Lead singer of Miami Sound Machine, achieved global success with hits like "Conga" and "Bad Boy".
• 1989–1992: Transitioned to a solo career, releasing Cuts Both Ways, which became her best-selling album.
• 1993–1995: Released Spanish-language albums Mi Tierra and Abriendo Puertas, both earning critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Awards.

Estefan's career spans several decades, blending Latin rhythms with mainstream pop and dance music, earning her a legacy as one of the most influential artists in music history.

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