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Brazil305
''Brazil305'' is the fourteenth studio album by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, released by Sony Masterworks on August 13, 2020. It is her twenty-ninth album overall, and consists of re-recorded versions of her greatest hits with Brazilian rhythms especially samba, and lyrics in three languages. It also includes four new songs, featuring the lead single " Cuando Hay Amor". The album won Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards The 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards was held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas to honour the best musical releases within Latin music released from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021. The nominations were announc .... Critical reception AllMusic gaved the album a positive review, saying "Estefan has outdone herself on ''Brazil305'': By re-recording her hits, she illustrates the Brazil/Cuba/Africa argument, while welcoming fans along for the ride. She bridges these cultures in an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuando Hay Amor
"Cuando Hay Amor" ("''When There Is Love''") is a song by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan. It was officially released on June 12, 2020, as the lead single from Estefan's fourteenth studio album, ''Brazil305'' (2020). It was written by Emilio Estefan, Nicolás Tovar and newcomer, Andrea López. It is a Latin pop song considered a celebration of love set to the beat of Brazilian and Colombian drums. Release Originally slated for release in Fall 2019, the single was pushed back to Summer 2020. It was Estefan's first song in seven years and serves as the lead single of her album, ''Brazil305'' which was released in August 2020. Music video The same date it was released, a music video was made available and features Estefan dancing Samba de Roda along with a group of Brazilian women of all ages. Filmed in Salvador, Bahia, was shot in front of Lagoa do Abaeté, the lake where the original Bahianas, at the end of the 19th century, would do their washing while singing and improvisin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, 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 75 million worldwide, making her the second best selling female latin artist in history and one of the best-selling female singers of all-time. A contralto, Estefan started her career as lead singer of Miami Latin Boys, which was later renamed Miami Sound Machine. She and Miami Sound Machine earned worldwide success with their 1985 single " Conga", which became Estefan's signature song and led to Miami Sound Machine winning the 15th annual Tokyo Music Festival's grand prix in 1986. In 1988, she and Miami Sound Machine achieved their first number-one hit with " Anything for You". Estefan is credited with breaking down barri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Más Allá
"Más Allá" (English: "Beyond") is a song from Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan's sixth studio album, '' Abriendo Puertas'' (1995). The song was written by Kike Santander, who handled production alongside Gloria's husband Emilio Estefan. It was released as the second single from the album in December 1995. A Christmas bolero ballad, the song utilizes church bells and lyrically deals with selfless love. The song received positive reactions from music critics, who mostly praised the instruments. Commercially, it topped both the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs and Latin Pop Airplay charts in the United States. Gloria Estefan performed the song live for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican and for then-US President Bill Clinton during a televised holiday special. Estefan re-recorded the song in 2020 for her fourteenth studio album ''Brazil305'' and incorporated Brazilian music. Background and composition In 1995, Gloria released her second Spanish-language studio album, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrapped (Gloria Estefan Song)
"Wrapped" is a song written by the Peruvian singer and songwriter Gian Marco and sung by Gloria Estefan, released as the first single from her tenth studio album ''Unwrapped''. The single returned commercial success to Gloria, having charted in various countries. Song history "Wrapped" ("Hoy" in Spanish) became a major hit for Gloria and signified her return to prominence in the charts, as the song was successful in both its English and Spanish versions. This single is Gloria's highest charting song in Switzerland, reaching the Top 3 and it was certified Gold for its strong sales. Gloria also debuted in Belgium within the Ultratip Top 10. The video, which is the same as the Spanish version of the song, "Hoy", was filmed in Peru in the legendary city Machu Picchu. This single became the first single Gloria released as a Digital Download, and the Spanish version topped the Downloads charts in Spain. The single was not released commercially in the United States, but the single wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here We Are (Gloria Estefan Song)
"Here We Are" is a song by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 in the United States and in 1990 to the rest of the world as the third single of her debut solo album, ''Cuts Both Ways'' (1989). It was released with the B-side song "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying", that was included on the European version, later to appear on the ''Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me'' album. A Portuguese version of the song, "Toda Pra Você," is included on the compilation ''Exitos De Gloria Estefan'' as well as the Brazilian edition of the ''Cuts Both Ways'' album. As a duet for her special television concert ''All The Way Concert'', Celine Dion performed this song, while Estefan sang Dion's song, "Because You Loved Me". A new Spanish version called "Tu y yo" was released in July 2019 on Estefan's official YouTube channel, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the song. This version was also included on her 2020 album ''Brazil305''. Critical reception Matthew Hocter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conga (song)
"Conga" is the first hit single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine, led by Gloria Estefan, on their second English-language album, ''Primitive Love''. The song was written by the band's drummer and lead songwriter Enrique Garcia. The song first appeared on August 31, 1985, as part of the album. The single was released in Australia on September 9, 1985. "Conga" became a worldwide success and is recognized as the Miami Sound Machine and Gloria Estefan's signature song. The single reached the top 10 in various countries, including the United States and the Netherlands. Background According to Gloria Estefan in an interview in the Netherlands television show RTL Late Night, Conga was written after the band had performed "Dr. Beat" in a club called Cartouche in Utrecht, the Netherlands. "Conga" is written in the key of E minor. "Conga" was re-recorded as a new remix in 2001, including samples of "Dr. Beat" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and was released on Estefan's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abriendo Puertas (song)
"Abriendo Puertas" (''Opening Doors'') is a 1995 song by Cuban American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released as the first single from her second Spanish-language album, '' Abriendo Puertas''. A re-recorded version was later included on Estefan's 2020 album, ''Brazil305''. Song history ''"Abriendo Puertas"'' peaked at the top of the charts in Spain, Colombia and the US ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks chart. The song was also a number three hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The massive hit was the work of Colombian songwriter and producer Kike Santander. Santander combines traditional Colombian vallenato with Gloria's traditional salsa music to give the song a very tropical and joyful rhythm. The song was awarded " Tropical Song of the Year" at the 1996 Premio Lo Nuestro The Lo Nuestro Awards or Premios Lo Nuestro (Spanish for "Our Thing") is a Spanish-language awards show honoring the best of Latin music, presented by Univision, a Spanish-language tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Wanna Lose You
"Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song by Cuban-American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released on June 21, 1989 as the first single by Epic Records from her debut solo album, '' Cuts Both Ways'' (1989). The song is written by Estefan and produced by her husband, Emilio Estefan, Jr. It reached number one in the US, where it became her second number-one single on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was also certified Gold. Song nominations The song earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance but lost against Bonnie Raitt's "Nick of Time." Her live performance of the song at the 1990 Grammy Awards was released on the 1994 album ''Grammy's Greatest Moments Volume I''. It also received an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Single but lost to Milli Vanilli's "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You." International versions Estefan also recorded "Si Voy a Perderte," which is the Spanish version of this song, (translated as "If I Am Going to Lose You.") " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mi Tierra (song)
"Mi Tierra" () is a song by Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan, from her third studio album of the same name (1993). It was written by Estefano and the artist, with her husband Emilio Estefan, Jorge Casas, and Clay Ostwald handling the production. The song was released as the lead single from the album in 1993 by Epic Records. It is a son montuno track in which the singer narrates longing for her homeland. The song received positive reactions from music critics, who praised its arrangement. "Mi Tierra" received the Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Song of the Year in 1994, Tropical/Salsa Song of the Year at the 1994 ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards, and was acknowledged as an award-winning song at the 1995 BMI Latin Awards. Commercially, the song topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States and ranked on several European countries' listings. The accompanying music video was directed by Alberto Tolot and features Gloria Estefan performing the song along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuts Both Ways (song)
"Cuts Both Ways" is a song by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, released in 1990 worldwide as the fifth and final single from her debut solo album, ''Cuts Both Ways'' (1989). It had moderate success in the US, becoming a number one hit on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart, while reaching number 44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The single, even with its success, was not included on the US release of the ''Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits'' album, but was included in ''The Essential Gloria Estefan'' and ''iTunes Originals: Gloria Estefan''. A rerecorded version was also included on Estefan's 2020 album, ''Brazil305''. Critical reception Matthew Hocter from Albumism described "Cuts Both Ways" as a "heartbreakingly beautiful song of love lost", and picked it as one of the "highlights" of the album of same name. Bill Coleman from ''Billboard'' viewed it as a "trademark-styled ballad, highlighted by lovely acoustic guitars and affecting vocals." David Giles from ''Music Week'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Con Los Años Que Me Quedan
"Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" () is a song by Cuban–American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan from her third studio album, ''Mi Tierra'' (1993). It was written by the artist and her husband Emilio Estefan, with Emilio, Jorge Casas, and Clay Ostwald handling its production. An English-language version titled "If We Were Lovers" was released to the Anglo market. It was released as the second single from the album in 1993 by Epic Records. It is a pop bolero ballad that speaks of an melancholy lament. The song received positive reactions from music critics. Commercially, it topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States. The accompanying music video was directed by Alberto Tolot features the artist reminiscing an old love. "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" was nominated in the category of Pop Song of the Year and was acknowledged as an award-winning song at the 1995 BMI Latin Awards. The song has been covered live by Puerto Rican singer José Feliciano as part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards
The 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards was held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas to honour the best musical releases within Latin music released from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021. The nominations were announced on September 28, 2021. The ceremony was air live on Univision. In June 2021, Panamanian musician Rubén Blades was named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, Person of the Year by the The Latin Recording Academy, Latin Recording Academy, unlike last year where the main ceremony took place in a normal way but the Person of the Year award was not given nor did the ceremony for the award took place due to the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic, this year's ceremony for the award took place on November 17, 2021, the day before the main ceremony as it usually does. Singers and musicians Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel (singer), Emmanuel, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
