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“Well first of all, I'm a singer. I sing since I talk. So the great ballad singers, the people that sang with so much feeling, jazz, blues, all those singers, they were songs that I listened to, records that my mom played for me, and then later I bought.”

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Gloria Estefan, born on September 1, 1957, is a renowned American singer and songwriter. Her musical career began in the 1970s, and she became famous for her passionate Latin music style and fusion with pop music. Estefan has been widely recognized for her versatility and musical achievements, winning multiple Grammy Awards. more

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