Not yet being able to sing in a free Cuba.
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Gloria Estefan
Cuban-American singer and songwriter
Cuba / United States · b. 1957
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Born in Havana, Estefan, 61, emigrated to the US after the Cuban revolution. She formed Miami Sound Machine with her husband Emilio, and had hits in the 1980s with songs such as Dr Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You and 1-2-3. The couple have 26 Grammy awards between them. Their story is told in the musical On Your Feet! at the London Coliseum until 31 August. They have two children and live in Miami.
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I’ve only done two and loved them both – one in the band, and the other as an interpreter in customs.
1 March 1991, when I got back on the stage almost a year after a road accident in our tour bus. I felt like I had climbed Mount Everest. That was euphoric.
Being able to communicate with people all over the world through my music.
A song I wrote years ago called Remember Me With Love.
Art. We have some Picassos and Diego Riveras.
When I feel that I am unprepared. Before a show I always have nightmares that I go out on stage naked.
Comforting, solid, unconditional, a drug.
My life is wonderful – I can’t ask for one more thing.
A psychologist and then a diplomat.
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