"Words are not born borders when the heart"
Gloria Estefan
So long and productive career has been the Gloria Estefan, practically it is difficult to capture in a single page biography of the Cuban-American artist who achieved much success through out his career.
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García known as Gloria Estefan, born in Havana on September 1st.,1957 . Singer, songwriter and actress, has sold an estimated 90 million albums worldwide, being one of the most successful Latin singers in her career.
With just 16 months old, Gloria Estefan had to leave the island of Cuba with her parents for political reasons, and after a few years in Miami the family decided to move to Texas in the United States, where his father had been assigned by the army at that time. From an early age she felt curiosity for music, which he expressed by means of a guitar.
Mi Tierra
Over the years, with the idea of a musical group known Cuban-born Emilio Estefan, coinciding often in trials of the newly formed band which they named "Miami Sound Machine".
In 1977 the group released their first album titled Renacer / Live Again, with whom he got his first hit called "Renacer", appearing for 16 weeks in the No.1 position in the Top Latin Billboard publication of the United States and the Italian list of successes. At that time his songs were heard with great acceptance in Perú and Chile.
Gloria and Emilio married in 1978 and two years later their first child is born; NayibEstefan.
Conga with Miami Sound Machine
(live in Japan)
Runs 1978 and began to publish his first works such as "Miami Sound Machine", in 1979 "Imported" and 1980 "MSM". In all these discs are mixed Latin sounds with letters in Castilian and English. In 1981 the transnational record company CBS (now known as BMG), were offered a contract by which became known through out Latin America, publishing's liking other public records such as "Again" 1981, "Rio" from 1982 and "A Fully Loaded " in 1983.
In 1984 comes the album "Eyes of Innocence", which was extracted Dr.Beat issue that escalated leading positions in the Netherlands, selling about a million copies.
Dr. Beat
In 1985 he released "Primitive Love", where the single "Conga", seen above, manages to sell just over 11 million copies, reaching No.1 in the pop category, Hot Latin Tracks, Latin Pop, Soul and Dance, with 46 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 "Billboard Hot100". With this album, which sold out 5 million copies, Gloria Estefan won two American Music Awards in 1986 and subsequently triple platinum.
By the year 1986, and Gloria Estefan recorded the song "Smooth" for the movie "Cobra" and "Hot Summer Night" for the movie "Top Gun". In this year received 3 awards in the categories Billboard Top New Artist Pop, Top Adult Contemporary Single for the song "Words Get in the Way" and Top Pop Singles Artist. In Japan, won first prize at the annual Tokyo Music with the song "Conga".
1987 comes with many more surprises. The album "Let it Losse" arrives at No. 1 in two countries and in turn ranks No.101 among the best records ever made by a female artist.The first single, "Betcha Say That", which reached No.36 on the Billboard Hot 100, considered today as the "pop gem." The single "Can not Stay Away From You", reached the third position on the Billboard Hot 100, while getting the No.1 in the UK. The other single "Anything For You" also reached the No.1 position, becoming one of the best romantic songs worldwide. This album reached the figure of 7 million copies sold.
Con Los Años Que Me Quedan
In January 1989, were awarded an American Music Award for Best Group. Gloria played a medley consisting of "never forget you," "Anything For You" and "1-2-3", becoming the first singer to interpret in Spanish in the awards. Earlier that same year came a collaboration with Plácido Domingo in the disk of the musical "Goya ... A Life inSong". As Gloria was the only one left of the "Miami Sound Machine" original, and actually going to participate in the disk with the Spanish tenor, this was the first recording in which your name appears only, Gloria Estefan. Thus following the idea of going solo Emilio. Subsequently, in May of that year, Gloria was in Los Angeles a new recognition, the award "Pop Song writer of the Year" by the prestigious company BMI (Broadcast Music Inc). The BMI recognized his merits by placing no less than 4 issues of authorship in the Top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100: Anything For You, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Can not Stay Away, 1-2-3 and From You.
Tu Fotografía
Gloria began her solo career by taking his first album "Cuts Both Ways". It is the biggest selling pop album in his career, with a total of 12 million copies, he became the No.1 in many countries. The first single "Do not Want to Lose You" was also a popular coming to occupy the No.1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks. Other singles like "Cuts Both Ways", "Get on Your Feet" and "Oye mi Canto" took the top places on the Billboard Adult Contemporary. Also in 1989 started the "Get On Your Feet World Tour" visiting Canada, Japan and the UK. We planned the tour also include the United States and Australia but in 1990, in Pennsylvania, had an accident when a tractor crashed into the bus he was traveling. The accident almost cost him his life and won him serious back injury from which he recovered slowly and miraculously.
Meanwhile, his record company prepared a compilation titled "Exitos de Gloria Estefan" which included topics in Castilian, English and Portuguese (Toda Pra Você, that language version of her song "Here We Are") that had been popularized by the artist formerly and after becoming a soloist. This compilation may have been planned at the risk of Gloria Estefan could not return to action due to their inability to walk because of the accident he suffered. It sold about one million copies.
Meanwhile, his record company prepared a compilation titled "Exitos de Gloria Estefan" which included topics in Castilian, English and Portuguese (Toda Pra Você, that language version of her song "Here We Are") that had been popularized by the artist formerly and after becoming a soloist. This compilation may have been planned at the risk of Gloria Estefan could not return to action due to their inability to walk because of the accident he suffered. It sold about one million copies.
Also in that year just after recovering from injury, Gloria recorded a version of "Do not Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John included in the single from "Here We Are", but later included it in the album "Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me".
Como Me Duele Perderte
After a slow recovery, Gloria returned to her solo career releasing his second album "Into the Light". The single "Coming Out of the Dark" titled in Castilian (Desde la Oscuridad) peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making his third U.S. No.1. The singles "Can not Forget You" and "Live for Loving You" ranked second on the Billboard Adult Contemporany. In 1991 started the "Into the Light World Tour" visiting places like USA, UK, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Australia, Thailand , Malaysia, Philippines and Latin America. In all visited 29 countries with over 100 concert sattended by more than 10 million people, the album sold 3.8 million.
In 1992 Gloria out this collection of his hits during the 80's. The album was criticized by not being included several hits from Gloria. The first single was "Megamix", reaching high positions in the lists, and being played on many other occasions. In addition to the10 hits that included global issue, were 4 new songs. "Christmas Through Your Eyes", "I See Your Smile", "Go Away", all reaching very high positions in the lists. The last new song of the album was "Always Tomorrow", No.1 in many parts of the world, and anthemof the victims of calamities. The album sold 2.5 million copies.
In 1992 Gloria out this collection of his hits during the 80's. The album was criticized by not being included several hits from Gloria. The first single was "Megamix", reaching high positions in the lists, and being played on many other occasions. In addition to the10 hits that included global issue, were 4 new songs. "Christmas Through Your Eyes", "I See Your Smile", "Go Away", all reaching very high positions in the lists. The last new song of the album was "Always Tomorrow", No.1 in many parts of the world, and anthemof the victims of calamities. The album sold 2.5 million copies.
Hoy
With his friends
Celine Dion, Shanaia Twain and Carole King
(Watch You've Got a friend)
With José Feliciano
With Pitbull
With Celia Cruz
On September 27, 2011, Gloria presented her latest work entitled"Miss Little Havana", sponsored by Target. This new album is described by Pharrell Williams, as an album very "dance". In June 2011, he released his first single, "WEPA!".
Wepa !
Some of his most representative albums
Cut Both Ways (1989)
Into the Light (1990)
Mi Tierra (1993)
Abriendo Puertas (1995)
Destiny (1996)
Gloria (1998)
Alma Caribeña (2000)
90 Millas (2007)
Miss Little Havana (2011)
The latter album was initially for sale exclusively at Target retail chain with four bonus tracks including a remix of "WEPA". The songs on this record, mainly for dancing and nightclubs are as follows:
01. Miss Little Havana
02. I Can’t Believe
03. Heat
04. Wepa
05. Say Ay
06. So Good
07. Right Away
08. Make Me Say Yes
09. Time Is Ticking
10. Hotel Nacional
11. Make My Heart Go
12. On
13. Medicine
14. Let”s Get Loud
15. WEPA (R3hab Remix) (Ft Pitbull)
02. I Can’t Believe
03. Heat
04. Wepa
05. Say Ay
06. So Good
07. Right Away
08. Make Me Say Yes
09. Time Is Ticking
10. Hotel Nacional
11. Make My Heart Go
12. On
13. Medicine
14. Let”s Get Loud
15. WEPA (R3hab Remix) (Ft Pitbull)
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Gloria congratulations for your excellent work as an artist!
