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“The music is one of the beautiful things that has survived the Castro regime. I have played for audiences all over the world but I've never played for a Cuban audience. For [husband] Emilio and me, the music is the one tie to our homeland.”

Quote by Gloria Estefan

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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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