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Gloria Estefan

Born: 1957. Living in: United States

Gloria Estefan's family fled Cuba for Miami in 1959. She began her singing career in 1975 with the group Miami Sound Machine, and in 1978 married the group's keyboardist, Emilio Estefan. After several Spanish-language albums the group began releasing material in English, their breakthrough album coming in 1985 with Primitive Love, which included the catchy single "Bad Boys." The "Miami Sound Machine" label faded away as Estefan became the band's attraction. The 1987 album Let It Loose included pop hits like "Betcha Say That" and the uptempo "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," and with Emilio Estefan as her producer and promoter, she became for a time America's leading Latin recording artist. Cuts Both Ways was another big hit album in 1989. Gloria's career was interrupted in 1990 when she was seriously injured in a bus accident. She bounced back, winning a 1993 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album. In the 21st century she embraced her Latin roots with Spanish-language albums like Alma Carribena (2000 -- in English, "Caribbean Soul") and 90 Millas ("90 Miles," 2007).

Gloria Estefan : The Standards

Few artists have turned out as many powerhouse albums as Gloria Estefan. With her newest release, The Standards, she has managed to capture the essence of some of the most popular and timeless songs and transform them into entirely new experiences. Now pianists can explore the rich harmonies in each original arrangement as performed by the artist. Titles: Call Me Irresponsible * Embraceable You * Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar * For All We Know * Good Morning Heartache * How Long Has This Been Going On * I've Grown Accustomed to His Face * Sonríe * The Day You Say You Love Me * The Way You Look Tonight * They Can't Take That Away from Me * What a Difference a Day Makes * What a Wonderful World * You Made Me Love You * Young at Heart.

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : Get On Your Feet

Don't miss this kickin' new arrangements of one of Gloria Estefan's biggest hits. It's a fabulous show opener or closer, sure to get your audience on their feet!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Jorge Casas Performed By: Gloria Estefan

Eric Van Cleave : I Just Wanna Be Happy

Upbeat, rhythmic, and joy-filled all describe this classic Gloria Estefan hit. Perfect for choreography, this arrangement creates that boiling point when the audience and performers all overflow with excitement.

Arranger: Eric Van Cleave | Composer: Lawrence P. Dermer Performed By: Gloria Estefan

Kirby Shaw : Let's Get Loud

What a fabulous Latin groove! Recorded first by Gloria Estefan and more recently by Jennifer Lopez, this one's hot, hot, hot! Pump it up!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Gloria Estefan and Kike Santander Performed By: Gloria Estefan

Eric VanCleave : Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine landed on the charts in 1987 with this pop classic. The rhythm, melody, harmony, and hot instrumentation are all gonna get you in this high-energy arrangement that's perfect for show choirs.

Arranger: Eric VanCleave | Composer: Enrique Garcia Performed By: Gloria Estefan

Mark Brymer : Turn the Beat Around

This great pop song from the '70s hits the charts in a super-charged remake by Gloria Estefan. Great show choir feature! Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Gloria Estefan

Eric Van Cleave : You'll Be Mine

The Latin rhythms of this Gloria Estefan hit are hot, hot, hot. Spend a little time learning the rapid-fire lyrics, and then let the party begin! Optional solos are passed around during verses, but the scintillating harmonized hook is everybodyis game. An eight-bar interlude at the coda doubles as a brief dance break just before the final choral riffs. A bonafide crowd-pleaser!

Arranger: Eric Van Cleave Performed By: Gloria Estefan