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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gloria Estefan reveals the 'biggest lesson' she learned after being in a near-fatal bus crash
Gloria Estefan learned her "biggest lesson" after she was involved in a near-fatal bus crash. The 67-year-old singer was left with a broken back after a truck crashed into her tour bus on a Pennsylvania highway during snowy weather in 1990, and developed a new "appreciation" for life after the fact. She told PEOPLE: "Especially after my accident, I think that was my biggest lesson. Not that I changed who I was because I'm still the same person, but just the enjoyment factor, the connection factor, the appreciation, and gratitude — it came out in my voice. "It gave me free rein.I wouldn't want to go through it again, but I wouldn't change it." The Conga hitmaker was then asked what sort of advice she would give to her younger self and wishes she could go back to remind her that "time goes by so quickly" so it is not worth "worrying" about anything. She said: "Don't worry about anything else. Because time goes by so quickly, and a lot of my life is a blur. "A lot of the times I was just hanging on for dear life. "So I would say 'Chillax, girl. Nothing is that important. Just be there, and enjoy the music... And don't worry about being perfect." Gloria - who has been married to music producer Emilio Estefan since 1978 recently released her 16th studio album Raíces and explained that the record is a "very personal" one that was inspired by her husband in a lot of ways. She said: "It's a very personal love story. There's a lot of love songs. "In fact, Emilio said to me, 'Oh, I wrote you a love song.' I go, 'Babe, you're going to sing it?' He goes, 'No, you're going to sing it for me.' I go, 'You wrote your own love song? I love that.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gloria Estefan's New Album 'Raíces' Is All About Family
Gloria Estefan made her return to music with "Raíces," a new album rooted in family and heritage, and one track was significant, dedicated to her grandson. After spending decades largely out of the spotlight, the award-winning singer brought fans to their feet with a nostalgic performance at the American Music Awards. Gloria Estefan, who shares two children with husband Emilio, crafted "Raíces" as a musical love letter to the people who have shaped her life. Gloria's latest album, "Raíces," may be a family affair, but one track in particular held deep personal meaning, a song she wrote years ago for her grandson, Sasha. While her husband wrote most of the album, she added her own voice to the project by penning a heartfelt ballad titled "My Beautiful Boy (For Sasha)." Gloria explained that she initially wrote the song during a quiet moment in Vero Beach, Florida while spending time with her grandson. After Sasha left, she picked up her guitar and let the emotions pour out. PEOPLE reported that Gloria realized years later that the track finally had a home while recording the album. In her words: "I go, 'Oh my God. It's just a perfect fit, because we're talking about our roots, where we come from,' and these are the things that I want to pass on to him. He's the latest gift in our family and one that is the joy of my life." Gloria and Emilio raised two children who not only carried on the family name but also carved out their spots in the entertainment world. The couple's son, Nayib, born in 1980, was drawn to both film and music from an early age. The Miami native studied at the Los Angeles Film School and appeared in projects like "Punks" and "Yearbook," eventually earning a soundtrack credit in the Sundance short "The Sun Like a Big Dark Animal." But his passion did not stop there; he also opened a drive-in theater in his hometown and regularly performed under the name DJ Monkey. Their daughter, Emily, born in 1994, also entered the music world on her terms. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she released her debut album, "Take Whatever You Want," in 2017, with a sound that differed significantly from her mother's. Emily is not just a singer; she is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and podcast host who has also launched her indie label, Alien Shrimp Records. The label signed a distribution deal with Sony RED in 2016. Gloria made a strong return to the spotlight ahead of releasing her album Raíces, taking the stage at the American Music Awards for the first time in three decades. The Blast reported that Jennifer Lopez introduced the legendary artist, who stunned in a black velvet jumpsuit paired with a shimmering mesh top. She kicked off her performance with a crowd favorite, "The Rhythm is Gonna Get You," followed by her new track, "La Vecina," and wrapped up with the high-energy classic "Conga." Before stepping onstage, Gloria shared her excitement about returning to perform at such a major event. "Oh, it's fantastic; it's my 50th year in the business. I can't believe it," she gushed. who danced throughout the set, praised Gloria in an earlier interview, calling her "a pioneer who opens the door and people's consciousness to accept certain things." Before she introduced Gloria at the 2025 American Music Awards, was once the topic of conversation, thanks to remarks she made about the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show she co-headlined with Shakira. The Blast reported that when asked how she felt about Netflix documentary comment suggesting the halftime show should have featured just one artist, Gloria kept it honest. "You have like 12 minutes or something to get things on and off the set," she explained, noting that while a solo act could work, the NFL likely wanted a "Miami and Latin extravaganza." "They tried to pack in as much as possible, and they killed it. An amazing show," she added. Gloria, who was invited to perform but declined, also added a little humor, saying, "Imagine what J. Lo would have said if I had been a third! I literally would've come out, done 'Shake Your Body' ['Conga'] and out." The actress did not hold back when it came to how she really felt about sharing the 2020 Super Bowl halftime stage with Shakira, and she made her thoughts crystal clear in her Netflix documentary "Halftime." While mapping out the show with her music director, Kim Burse, she criticized the decision to have two headliners perform in such a tight timeframe. "This is the worst idea in the world to have two people do the Super Bowl. It was the worst idea in the world," she said. The "Hustlers" star argued that the time limit did not leave space for both artists to deliver full performances or express their messages through music. "It's not going to be a dance f-cking revue. We have to sing our message," she added. The mother-of-two also expressed her frustration directly to Shakira, saying if the NFL had planned a true co-headliner setup, they should have given the duo 20 minutes instead of splitting a standard-length show. Gloria Estefan's return proves that while time may pass, her passion for family and music remains as strong as ever.
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
Gloria Estefan discusses her legacy, half-century-long career and new album
The legendary Latin singer discusses her latest project 'Raíces,' the secret to longevity in music and the love notes she still receives from her husband Emilio.
