Gloria Estefan

Emerging from Miami's Cuban community, Gloria Estefan and husband Emilio first caught fire with "Conga" in 1986. Two years later, they rode their Miami Sound Machine to the top of the charts before Gloria embarked on a successful solo career. Sultry as a Caribbean summer, romantic as a Havana moon, Gloria Estefan's multifaceted, sensual sound is internationally appealing.

By the early '90s, Gloria Estefan had become the best-selling Latin crossover artist in history. She wore her crown lightly, recording Spanish and English hits with the passion and vulnerability of an unspoiled newcomer. Today, she keeps the rhythms of her Cuban roots alive while blending reggae and rock into the mix. Savor more of Gloria's gifts here.

On her own and with the Miami Sound Machine, Gloria Estefan has boldly redefined the possibilities of Latin pop. Her Spanish-language recordings have both a polished sophistication and a sense of soulful abandon. Whether it's a tropical dance groove or a beseeching love ballad, Gloria's Latin hits truly cut to the corazón.

From her work as Miami Sound Machine's lead singer onwards, Gloria Estefan has taken her Latin sound into fresh and challenging territory. Her supple vocal style seasons salsa with a dash of jazz and R&B, never losing its fiery bite. In the '80s, "Words Get in the Way" and "Anything for You" earned her an international audience, and in both the Latin and American pop realms, Estefan continues to cross boundaries with simmering dance tunes and smoldering balladry.