Who is Gloria Estefan and what is her musical background?

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-American artist who rose to fame with her band Miami Sound Machine, known for their Latino-pop hit "Conga," and later achieved significant global crossover success.

What historical music achievement is Gloria Estefan known for?

Gloria Estefan made history by performing the first Spanish-language song at the Grammy Awards in 1994.

What award did Gloria and Emilio Estefan receive in 2015?

In 2015, Gloria and Emilio Estefan were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for promoting their cultural heritage.

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Cuban-American Star Broke Global Barriers

10 Feb

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Summary

Cuban-American Gloria Estefan achieved global success with Latino-pop music.
She performed the first Spanish-language song at the Grammy Awards.
Estefan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for cultural promotion.

Cuban-American Star Broke Global Barriers

Cuban-American artist Gloria Estefan, a pioneer in Latino-pop, achieved remarkable crossover success beginning with her band Miami Sound Machine's 1985 hit "Conga." Her 1993 album, "Mi Tierra," marked a significant milestone, selling over 200,000 copies in the UK alone and reaching number 11 on the album charts.

Estefan made history in 1994 by performing the first-ever Spanish-language song at the Grammy Awards. Her dedication to her cultural roots was further recognized with a Latin Grammy and a Grammy Award in 2001 for Best Latin Album for "Alma Caribeña."