Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan launched her acclaimed musical career in 1975 when she joined the Miami Latin Boys, which soon became Miami Sound Machine. The group achieved international breakthrough success with their 1985 album ‘Primitive Love,’ featuring the global hits ‘Conga,’ ‘Words Get in the Way,’ and ‘Bad Boy.’ In 1987, the group’s name evolved to Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, before she transitioned to a solo artist by 1989. Her solo debut, ‘Cuts Both Ways,’ delivered chart-topping singles including ‘Don’t Wanna Lose You’ and ‘Get on Your Feet.’ Following a severe spinal injury in March 1990, Estefan made a triumphant comeback with the 1991 album ‘Into the Light,’ which featured the powerful hit ‘Coming Out of the Dark.’ Throughout the 1990s, Estefan solidified her status as a global icon, releasing the Grammy Award-winning Spanish-language album ‘Mi Tierra’ in 1993, followed by another Grammy for ‘Abriendo Puertas’ in 1995. She graced major stages, performing at the Super Bowl XXVI halftime show in 1992 and the Super Bowl XXXIII halftime show in 1999.

Estefan is also a New York Times best-selling author of children’s books and a cookbook. With a B.A. in psychology from the University of Miami (1979), she continues to be a prominent figure across entertainment and business, with her anticipated album ‘Raíces’ slated for release in 2025.