Estefan's family fled Cuba in 1959, where they opened one of Miami's first Cuban restaurants, showcasing their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
She gained fame as part of the Miami Sound Machine, which produced hits like "Conga" and helped popularize Latin music in the U.S.
Gloria Estefan married Emilio Estefan in 1978, and they have two children, Nayib and Emily, who are both involved in the arts.
Biography
Early Life
Gloria María Milagrosa Estefan was born on September 1, 1957, in Havana, Cuba, to José Fajardo and Gloria García. Her family has a rich cultural heritage, with her maternal grandparents being Spanish immigrants. Estefan's mother, a talented musician, was not allowed to pursue a Hollywood career, but she instilled a love for music in her daughter. After fleeing Cuba due to the revolution, the Fajardo family settled in Miami, where they opened one of the first Cuban restaurants in the city. Estefan's early exposure to music came from her family's background, which included famous musicians.
Career
Estefan's musical journey began in 1975 when she joined the Miami Latin Boys, which later became known as the Miami Sound Machine. Her marriage to the band's leader, Emilio Estefan, in 1978 marked the beginning of a successful partnership. The group gained international fame with hits like "Conga" and released numerous albums, including the iconic "Let It Loose" and "Cuts Both Ways." Over her career, Estefan has won five Grammy Awards and received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She is recognized as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 120 million records sold worldwide.
Personal Life
Gloria Estefan married Emilio Estefan on September 2, 1978, and they have two children, Nayib and Emily. Despite a serious bus accident in 1990 that threatened her ability to have more children, Estefan welcomed her daughter Emily in 1994. The family resides in Miami Beach, where Estefan continues to influence the music industry and inspire future generations. Her daughter Emily is also a recording artist, while her son Nayib is a filmmaker. Estefan's legacy extends beyond music, as she has made significant contributions to the arts and her community.
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Discography
Raíces2025
- 1.Raíces3:36
- 2.Yo quiero ser3:09
- 3.La vecina (No sé na’)3:17
- 4.Cómo pasó3:58
- 5.Tan iguales y tan diferentes3:38
- 6.Chirriqui chirri3:03
- 7.Te juro3:15
- 8.Cuando el tiempo nos castiga3:51
- 9.Agua dulce3:36
- 10.Mi niño bello (Para Sasha)3:18
- 11.Tú y yo3:54
- 12.My Beautiful Boy (For Sasha)3:18
- 13.How Will You Be Remembered3:46
Estefan Family Christmas2022
- 1.Wonderful Christmastime4:30
- 2.Thankful4:03
- 3.Christmas Time Is Here3:28
- 4.I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus2:49
- 5.Please, Come Home For Christmas4:13
- 6.I Wish I Could Be Santa Claus3:17
- 7.My Favorite Things3:47
- 8.Run, Little St. Nick3:34
- 9.The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)2:41
- 10.Last Christmas3:58
- 11.It's A Marshmallow World2:23
- 12.When I Miss You Most3:46
- 13.Happy Xmas (War Is Over)4:34
- 14.Quisiera Yo Ser Santa Claus3:17
- 15.Doy Gracias Por Ti4:04
- 16.Cuando Te Extraño Más3:53
- 17.I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (Sasha's Edit)2:49
BRAZIL3052020
- 1.Samba3:41
- 2.Un Nuevo Mundo (Spanish adaptation of “O Homem Falou”)3:50
- 3.Cuts Both Ways3:37
- 4.Cuando Hay Amor4:01
- 5.Con los Años Que Me Quedan4:14
- 6.Tú y Yo (Here We Are)4:39
- 7.Hoy3:34
- 8.Ayer4:47
- 9.Rhythm Is Gonna Get You3:46
- 10.Mi Tierra4:37
- 11.Don’t Wanna Lose You4:16
- 12.Hasta Siempre3:55
- 13.Más Allá5:07
- 14.Abriendo Puertas3:30
- 15.Get on Your Feet3:26
- 16.Here We Are4:40
- 17.Only Together (English adaptation of “O Homem Falou”)3:50
- 18.Magalenha3:41
The Standards2013
- 1.Good Morning Heartache4:22
- 2.They Can't Take That Away From Me4:03
- 3.What a Difference a Day Makes3:42
- 4.I've Grown Accustomed to His Face4:10
- 5.Eu sei que vou te amar3:36
- 6.The Day You Say You Love Me4:51
- 7.Embraceable You3:58
- 8.What a Wonderful World4:11
- 9.Call Me Irresponsible4:25
- 10.How Long Has This Been Going On4:14
- 11.Sonríe3:41
- 12.The Way You Look Tonight4:07
- 13.You Made Me Love You3:59
- 14.For All We Know4:18
- 15.Young at Heart4:11
- 16.Smile3:41
- 17.El día que me quieras4:51
- 18.Sorridi3:41
- 19.Yo sé te voy a amar3:35
- 20.Natural Woman4:51
Miss Little Havana2011
- 1.Miss Little Havana3:15
- 2.I Can't Believe3:43
- 3.Heat3:49
- 4.Wepa4:02
- 5.Say Ay2:54
- 6.So Good3:16
- 7.Right Away4:07
- 8.Make Me Say Yes3:57
- 9.Time Is Ticking3:54
- 10.Hotel Nacional3:29
- 11.On4:27
- 12.Make My Heart Go3:53
- 13.Medicine4:04
- 14.Wepa (R3hab remix)3:29
- 15.Let's Get Loud3:44
90 millas2007
- 1.Me odio3:16
- 2.No llores4:10
- 3.Lo nuestro4:14
- 4.Píntame de colores3:32
- 5.Caridad3:21
- 6.Yo no cambiaría3:42
- 7.Bésame3:52
- 8.Refranes2:59
- 9.A bailar3:42
- 10.Esta fiesta no va acabar3:50
- 11.Volveré3:46
- 12.Esperando (Cuando Cuba sea libre)4:40
- 13.Morenita4:13
- 14.90 millas3:03
Oye mi canto: Los grandes éxitos2006
- 1.Mi tierra4:40
- 2.Abriendo puertas3:54
- 3.Con los años que me quedan4:37
- 4.Oye mi canto4:57
- 5.Santo, santo4:11
- 6.Si voy a perderte4:09
- 7.Corazón prohibido5:10
- 8.Cuba libre (En español / Pablo Flores remix)4:39
- 9.¡Sí señor!...4:41
- 10.Cómo me duele perderte4:29
- 11.Ayer5:16
- 12.No me dejes de querer3:29
- 13.Hoy (salsa mix)4:25
- 14.Oye (Spanish / Pablo Flores remix)4:18
- 15.Toda prá você (Here We Are - Portuguese version)4:52
- 16.Montuno4:58
- 17.Tu fotografía3:50
- 18.No pretendo3:49
The Essential Gloria Estefan2006
- 1.Dr. Beat4:23
- 2.Rhythm Is Gonna Get You3:56
- 3.Heaven’s What I Feel (Radio Edit)4:34
- 4.Everlasting Love4:01
- 5.You’ll Be Mine (Party Time) (Rosabel’s Fiesta Edit)3:34
- 6.Get on Your Feet3:39
- 7.Go Away (Radio Edit)3:51
- 8.Don’t Let This Moment End (Radio Edit)4:09
- 9.No Me Dejes de Querer3:28
- 10.Bad Boy (Single Version)3:46
- 11.1‒2‒3 (Single Version)3:36
- 12.Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice) (English)4:52
- 13.Live For Loving You (Single Remix)4:20
- 14.Si Senor!…4:40
- 15.Oye (Pablo Flores English Radio Edit)4:18
- 16.Turn the Beat Around3:53
- 17.Mi Tierra4:39
- 18.Conga (Single Version)4:13
- 19.Can’t Stay Away from You3:59
- 20.Don’t Wanna Lose You4:09
- 21.Anything for You3:44
- 22.Falling In Love (Uh‐Oh)3:57
- 23.Words Get In The Way3:27
- 24.Cuts Both Ways3:15
- 25.Here We Are4:50
- 26.If We Were Lovers4:37
- 27.Nayib’s Song (I Am Here For You)4:39
- 28.Reach (NBC Olympic Version)3:50
- 29.Music of My Heart4:31
- 30.I See Your Smile4:35
- 31.I’m Not Giving You Up (Single Edit)3:51
- 32.Wrapped3:27
- 33.Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me3:23
- 34.Along Came You (A Song for Emily)6:20
- 35.Coming Out of the Dark4:04
- 36.Always Tomorrow4:54
Oye mi canto (Los grandes exitos)2006
- 1.Mi Tierra4:40
- 2.Abriendo Puertas3:54
- 3.Con Los Años Que Me Quedan4:37
- 4.Oye Mi Canto4:57
- 5.Santo, Santo4:11
- 6.Si Voy A Perderte4:09
- 7.No Te Olvidaré4:04
- 8.Cuba Libre (Spanish / Pablo Flores Remix)4:39
- 9.¡Sí Señor!...4:41
- 10.Cómo Me Duele Perderte4:29
- 11.Ayer5:16
- 12.No Me Dejes De Querer3:29
- 13.Hoy (Salsa Mix)4:25
- 14.Oye (Spanish / Pablo Flores Remix)4:18
- 15.Tres Deseos (Three Wishes)3:33
- 16.Desde La Oscuridad4:10
- 17.Tu Fotografía3:50
- 18.No Pretendo3:49
Amor y suerte: Éxitos románticos2004
- 1.Con los años que me quedan4:37
- 2.Como me duele perderte4:28
- 3.Tu fotografía3:49
- 4.En el jardín4:49
- 5.No pretendo3:47
- 6.Hablas de mí3:41
- 7.Mi buen amor3:49
- 8.Por amor5:27
- 9.Mientras tanto3:37
- 10.Por un beso5:02
- 11.Hoy3:28
- 12.Tengo que decirte algo3:18
- 13.Ay, ay, ay amor3:34
Unwrapped2003
- 1.A Little Push3:55
- 2.Te Amaré3:03
- 3.Your Picture3:50
- 4.Wrapped3:28
- 5.Time Waits4:26
- 6.In The Meantime3:38
- 7.Dangerous Game3:18
- 8.Into You3:20
- 9.One Name3:05
- 10.I Will Always Need Your Love3:05
- 11.Say Goodbye3:53
- 12.I Wish You3:53
- 13.You3:09
- 14.Famous3:28
- 15.Te Amaré (Spanish Version)3:04
- 16.Tu Fotografia3:49
- 17.Hoy3:28
- 18.Mientras Tanto3:36
- 19.Famous: The Documentary
Greatest Hits Volume II2001
- 1.Turn the Beat Around (Classic Mix)3:53
- 2.Everlasting Love (Video Version)4:01
- 3.Reach3:52
- 4.If We Were Lovers4:39
- 5.You'll Be Mine (Party Time)4:01
- 6.Heaven's What I Feel5:05
- 7.Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me3:23
- 8.I'm Not Giving You Up4:09
- 9.Music of My Heart4:33
- 10.Oye4:47
- 11.You Can't Walk Away From Love4:42
- 12.Out of Nowhere3:44
- 13.I Got No Love4:01
- 14.Y-Tu-Conga6:03
Alma caribeña2000
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Gloria!1998
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Best Of1997
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Destiny1996
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Abriendo puertas1995
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Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me1994
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Mi tierra1993
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Christmas Through Your Eyes1993
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Greatest Hits1992
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Into the Light1991
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Éxitos de Gloria Estefan1990
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Cuts Both Ways1989
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Let It Loose1987
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Label
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Burgundy Records
- Record label
- Sony Music
- Record label
- Verve Forecast
- Record label
- Sony Masterworks
Achievements
- Award
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Award
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video
- Award
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album
- Award
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song
- Award
- Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
- Award
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song
- Award
- American Music Award of Merit
- Award
- Premios Ondas
- Award
- Florida Women's Hall of Fame
- Award
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame
- Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Award
- Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
- Award
- Gershwin Prize
- Award
- Lo Nuestro Excellence Award
- Award
- Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Billboard Spirit of Hope Award
- Award
- honorary doctor of the University of Miami
- Award
- Songwriters Hall of Fame
- Award
- Great Immigrants Award
Groups
- Miami Sound Machinecurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: GLORIA ESTEVAN, Gloria Estafan, Gloria Estaphan, Gloria Estefan et al, Gloria Estefen, Gloria M. Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Estefan is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a five-time Grammy Award winner and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has been named one of the Top 100 greatest artists of all time by both VH1 and Billboard. Estefan's record sales exceed 120 million worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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