International Superstar couple Emilio and Gloria Estefan have taken their unique Latin rhythms and transformed them into a cultural movement, and in the blink of an eye, the world was dancing to a different beat. Gloria has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, with 38 number 1 hits on the Billboard Charts. She is recognized as one of the world’s most successful Latin crossover artists in music history, per Billboard Magazine. Emilio is one of Latin music’s greatest architects. Producing, directing, and songwriting for some of the world’s most prevalent and successful artists.
Multi-time Grammy winners, award-winning authors, entrepreneurs, and humanitarians are a few titles this power couple share. Being the first married couple to ever receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, recipients of the Ellis Island Family Heritage Award and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, they both have Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and were inducted into the Latin Songwriter Hall of Fame. Other accolades include receiving the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, American Music Awards, MusiCares Person of the Year, and numerous BMI Awards, and Gloria was the first Latina in history to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
As successful as the Estefan's have been in all their creative endeavors, their humanitarian side exemplifies them most. In 1997, the Estefan established The Gloria Estefan Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports a variety of causes, including education, spinal cord and vocal cord injury research, animal rescue, and cultural development. Part of their philanthropic work has also involved disaster relief and bringing awareness to Climate Change. Through the years showing support not only with funds but visiting and bringing supplies and entertainment to disaster sites, helping people rebuild what they lost. Living in Miami for most of their lives, they have witnessed firsthand the change in tides and temperature, and in 2022, Emilio wrote and produced the song “We Still Have Time” for The Aspen Institute. An organization that creates impartial venues for informed discussion around energy and environmental challenges. Trying to be part of the solution in 2023, Gloria participated alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in an open discussion about Climate Change for Aspen Ideas. She attended the Sachamama fundraising event, where she spoke on the importance of working together to cultivate sustainable attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles.
With a global reach, the Estefans’ have not only been able to share their music and culture with the world but also shine a light on humanitarian and social injustices, standing strong for those who can’t.
