january 2010:
"The Rhythm of Success:
How an Immigrant Produced His Own American Dream" by Emilio Estefan
Emilio Estefan-husband to singer Gloria Estefan and
founder of the Latin pop legend Miami Sound Machine-is the embodiment of the
American dream.
He came to the United States as a Cuban refugee and went on to become a 19-time
GRAMMY(r)-winning producer and develop an evergreen business with investments in
real estate, entertainment, hotels, and restaurants.
Emilio succeeded on his own terms, and now, in The Rhythm of Success, he shares
his guiding principles that readers will need to start and grow their own
business or climb higher on the corporate ladder.
Here Emilio imparts the basics needed for readers to identify their values,
believe in their ideas, and establish their own plans for success.
On Sale Now!
september 2008:
- Gloria is currently on tour in Europe. For info and dates, check: www.gloriaestefan.com
september 2007:
Gloria Estefan's New Spanish Language
Album "90 Millas"
90 MILLAS” pays tribute to Gloria's Latin heritage with a collection of newly
recorded original Spanish language songs celebrating Cuban music and it's
culture. The album also pays homage to the most influential and universally
respected Latin musicians of the past fifty years. With original lyrics and
music, this is the album Estefan was born to make. Some of the legendary artists
joining Estefan on this album include Arturo Sandoval, Andy Garcia, Chocolate,
India, Cachao, Papo Lucca, Johnny Pacheco, Generoso, and many more.
Release date: september 18th 2007
july 2006:
Available on october 10th 2006!
march 2006:
Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, and Estefan Enterprises, Inc.
announces the forthcoming publication of THINK BIG!: If You Can Dream It, You
Can Do It, the first book by grammy award-winning producer and business mogul,
Emilio Estefan.
In Think Big!, equal parts inspirational business how-to and memoir, Mr. Estefan
will chronicle his rise as one of the most successful businessmen in America
from his once humble roots as a Cuban refuge.
Using his unconventional and pioneering career as a guide, Think Big! will
empower readers to establish for themselves the tools, ethics, values, and
strategies necessary to unleash their own business potential.
“The world has a lot to gain from Emilio Estefan’s business acumen and triumph.
We are honored to publish a book that embodies the American dream, while
teaching us how to make the impossible, possible,” explains Rene Alegria,
Publisher Rayo HarperCollins.
“In America, we are fortunate to have the ability to make our dreams a reality.
I am thrilled to share my experiences as a businessman, and know that what has
proven very effective for me, can certainly do so for anyone pursuing the
American Dream. We all have the power to make a difference in this world and my
book’s aim is to make the most of all that we’re capable of,” says Estefan.
Considered one of the world’s most successful music moguls, Emilio Estefan is
chairman and founder of the multi-media entertainment company, Estefan
Enterprises, Inc..
Mr. Estefan has been honored as a record producer with 28 Grammy nominations and
14 wins, including a Grammy for Producer of the Year. In 2001, he was inducted
into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame and was named the 2004 BMI Songwriter of the
Year, one of the music industry’s most prestigious honors. In 2005,
Mr. Estefan was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And, most
recently came the announcement of his new partnership with Hip Hop mogul Diddy,
in a venture called Bad Boy Latino, whose aim is to build a musical bridge
between the Hispanic music industry and the Hip Hop community.
“Mr. Estefan’s genius stems from his ability to continuously evolve as an
entrepreneur.
With this enlightening book, readers will learn how to leverage knowledge from
one industry and apply it to another enabling them to build their business,
expand their vision and ultimately, think big” says Raymond Garcia,
Associate Publisher/Marketing Director Rayo HarperCollins. Mr. Estefan is also
credited with the global crossover success of his superstar wife Gloria, Shakira,
Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin among many others.
Although best known for his accomplishments in the musical arena, he has also
successfully ventured into the film and television industry, executive producing
the Latin Grammys, Superbowl halftime shows, the ’96 Olympic closing ceremonies,
and various music specials for CBS, NBC, Univision, Telemundo, HBO and Showtime.
Mr. Estefan also established a hospitality franchise that boasts two hotels and
five restaurants. His ventures also include strategic marketing for
multi-cultural advertising firms and a hugely successful independent publishing
company.
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may 2005:
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'For a young bulldog named
Noelle, the joy of being adopted by her very own little girl is overshadowed by
the worry that she won't fit in to her wonderful new home. What can an
odd-looking brown pup possibly have to offer in a world where shimmering fish,
glittering fireflies, and beautiful Dalmatians play games that Noelle's short
legs can barely keep up with?'
Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan's first book
for children is a heartwarming story. Exuberantly illustrated by Michael Garland,
it captures all the worry of an outsider trying to fit in -- and all the joy of
discovering that everyone has a talent that matters, and that true beauty comes
from inside.
Release: october 1st 2005.
source: http://www.amazon.com
february 2005:
Hi Conga Fans. . . .
I hope this letter finds you and your family in great health.
I wanted to let all of you know that due to several very exciting projects that
Gloria is involved in, we have decided not to
schedule additional legs of the Live & Re-Wrapped Tour for this year. With the
incredible amount of time and focus it takes to put the show on the road, it
simply was not possible for 2005.
But don't despair. . Gloria will embark on a different type of tour this year .
. .A book signing tour!
As most of you are aware, she is busy writing her first children's book that
will be released in both English and Spanish later this year.
Along with the book release she will be hitting the road on a major promotion
and book signing tour. I promise as soon as we have dates and cities confirmed,
you will be the first to know!
"Writing" is certainly taking up a lot of Gloria's time. Besides writing the
children's book, she is working hard on completing the screenplay with Connie
Francis and you will be happy to know that she writing a new song that will be
released along with the book.
We also decided that in 2005 we were going to focus a lot of energy into The
Gloria Estefan Foundation. Along with the writing projects, she is putting forth
a lot of time and effort into raising money for the foundation. This week, we
will be performing at Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort with proceeds benefiting
the Tsunami Relief efforts and in April she will be performing at Fight Night, a
gala that will benefit the Muhammad Ali Research Center for Parkinson's Disease.
And of course. . we have a few surprises up our sleeves that we can't divulge
yet. . . but rest assured more exciting news will be coming soon.
Best,
Frank Amadeo
source: http://www.gloriaestefan.com
january 2005:
Ten years after Selena's final
concert there, the City of Houston, Texas will play host to the largest
gathering of international superstars of the recording industry ever assembled
to pay homage to the late Queen of Tex-Mex music during a three-hour gala
spectacular to be broadcast LIVE from the Reliant Stadium exclusively on the
Univision Television Network , April 7, 2005.
Since her tragic death in 1995, Selena Quintanilla continues to live in the
hearts and minds of Hispanic America through her music and indomitable spirit.
Working closely with the Quintanilla family, Univision is assembling an
unprecedented roster of the biggest stars in the music world, including
Gloria Estefan, Thalia, Pepe Aguilar, Carlos Vives, Banda el Recodo, Alicia
Villareal, Aleks Syntek, Lucero, Ana Gabriel, Intocable and the Kumbia Kings,
who will perform Selena's music in a heartfelt celebration of her life.
source: http://www.univision.net
december 2004:
Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning
singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan will pen her first book, a story for children
to be published in both English and Spanish in November 2005,
it was jointly announced today by Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers,
and Estefan Enterprises.
The book will center on the life and adventures of an intrepid bulldog named
Noelle who doesn't feel like she fits into the new and mythical land she now
calls home. Inspired by Estefan's beloved pet English Bulldog Noelle, the book
will mirror the true story behind how Noelle came to be such an important part
of Gloria's life. Already a celebrity in her own right, Noelle has appeared with
Gloria on Oprah and Don Francisco Presenta, and has been featured in both People
Magazine and Cristina la Revista.
The story will focus on Noelle's experience as a loveable, yet very
unconventional looking dog, who must find her way through life in her new
adopted home, feeling different and confronting a bevy of clustered animal
cliques whose ultimate reluctance to include Noelle in their world is soon
offset by Noelle's true, albeit hidden, beauty.
The book will help children who may feel alienated and ostracized understand
that no matter what shape, size, or interests they may have, fitting in is
internal and being yourself the ultimate way to make anyone think you're
special. Also, the book has special resonance with the immigrant communities in
the United States (primarily of Hispanic heritage) who may, like Noelle, feel
they culturally do not, and will not, fit in with a culture so foreign from
their own.
Equally exciting, Gloria will write and record a song based on Noelle's story,
and the single CD will be packaged inside the respective editions of the new
book.
"I don't think too much is known about the affinity that I feel for animals. I
have a very real connection with them and although I've had many pets,
especially dogs, I have found a new and very unique connection with my two year
old English Bulldog, Noelle," says Gloria Estefan. "She came to be a part of our
family quite by accident and has brought us unforgettable experiences that I
hope to share with the readers of my book based on her real- life experiences. I
hope Noelle will bring the readers as much joy and surprise as she has brought
into the lives of everyone who has met her."
"We are thrilled to be publishing Gloria's first book - and to be launching her
career as a published author," adds Rene Alegria, Publisher of Rayo. "We have
adored her as a musician and entertainer - and now with Noelle's story, the
world will bear witness to this long adored dedicated wife and mother as she
sets off in a new and satisfying direction, building on her legendary career in
helping to educate and entertain children throughout the world."
Known far and wide as the "Queen of Latin Pop," Gloria Estefan is one of the
most recognized artists in the world. Billions have heard her, millions have
seen her perform and with over 70 million of her albums sold worldwide, she is
the single most successful crossover performer in Latin music history. A
five-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, actress, songwriter, philanthropist and
humanitarian, this superstar's career is paved in platinum. Her latest CD "Unwrapped"
was released in 2003 and was the centerpiece of her final concert tour this past
summer.
source: http://www.gloriaestefan.com
november 2004:
The City of Hope organization
is honoring Emilio and Gloria with the Spirit of Life Award for their charitable
contributions.
The gala is being held Nov. 18th 2004 in Miami.
source: www.cityofhope.org
June 2004:
"Hi There........
First let me thank you once again for being such loyal and devoted fans!
You have given me the unique pleasure of being able to express myself musically
in so many ways along the spectrum of who I am that it's difficult to find the
words that would show you how I feel.
Everything seems to fall short as I write these thoughts to you.
It's been quite a long time that we've been sharing this very special
communication through music.
Quite honestly, as a child when I played my guitar and sang to my family and
friends or all alone in my room I never dreamed that one day I would be sharing
my thoughts and feelings with so many people.
It was enough for me to be able to express myself and get out all my angst
through other people's songs so I never envisioned having the opportunity to
become a part of other people's lives with my own words and music.
This has been the biggest gift that I have received from my career and from all
of you.....
But I know you have all heard me say on more than one occasion that I was never
really a "performer type" person.
I am quite content being behind the scenes and observing people and life,
although the "fame" part of this whole shebangle (is this legally a word?) has
made that very difficult for me to accomplish.
I think I am the happiest when I am creating music that I know you will hear and
hopefully like and when I'm in the studio helping to make that new creation
transmit those very feelings that brought it into this world.
It never ceases to be a magical process for me. And I think about you every step
of the way, hoping to inspire you, to give you a way to express something to
someone you love or to someone who has perhaps hurt you, and above all, to give
you hope.
Maybe I haven't been "out there" on the road as often as you expected or would
have liked me to be.
But I know you understand, especially those of you who have children, how
fulfilling it has been for me to be able to balance this unique and beautiful
career with taking care of my family.
So again I thank you for your patience and your enduring love and trust.
As you already know, I'm heading back out on the road with a lot of energy and
the desire to "connect" with as many of you as possible, since you are, after
all, the reason I've headed out on the road in the past.
At the beginning I wanted to win you over or seduce you, in a way.
After you got to know me a bit I wanted to cement our relationship and make it
stronger.
I really see our relationship as a marriage that has to be nurtured and should
not be taken for granted and the best way to do that is face to face.
You don't know how many times I've wished that I could physically hug each and
every one of you!
And although that's impossible, I've tried to do that very thing with my music
from the stage every time I've been given the opportunity. I know you've felt it
or you probably wouldn't still be out there listening.
So I want to get out there to as many places as I possibly can and give you one
more hug.
There are so many things that I have been so fortunate to experience that I
would never ask for more.
But as all human beings I want to evolve and grow and in the process hopefully
stay interesting to you.
Music has been one of the most beautiful things in my life and will always be a
very big part of who I am and what I do.
And although I will continue writing and recording and doing everything else
that comes with this incredible way of life, this next tour will be my
last.
I know that you're not really surprised because I've heard rumblings that some
of you were feeling that this was going to be the case.
But I wanted to let you know directly from me before you heard it anywhere else.
I'll still be out there promoting when I have something new to offer you and
doing everything else that has been a part of this career.
I really want to get this movie about Connie Francis filmed. I've been working
with her for over two years and I'm anxious to finally get it into production.
Also, I have already started writing a "book" in my head. Now I want to be able
to put it on paper and communicate with all of you on an even deeper level.
I want to write this myself, not with some other writer filtering my thoughts
and putting them into words that are not really my own. This of course, will
take time.
So the plan is that I will do this U.S. leg of the tour which is already
organized although there are some markets that are waiting for the right timing
to put tickets on sale.
Each promoter lets us know when that is, since they know these things better
than we do. I would love to take this tour as many places as we possibly can
like Europe, hopefully Asia, and most definitely parts of Latin America.
But as you know, we are living in very uncertain times based on so many things
that affect each of us in the different places that we live.
And although I can't promise that I will be everywhere I "want" to go you have
my promise that I will do my best to get to as many places as I possibly can.
After all, this is a celebration for me of all the beauty and love you have
brought into my life and I want to remember it forever, make it something you'll
never forget and party with as many of you as possible!"
I love you...
gloria
source: http://www.gloriaestefan.com
The North American leg of Gloria Estefan's 2004-2005 tour!
July 30 - Hidalgo - Dodge Arena
July 31 - Laredo - Laredo Entertainment Center
Aug. 3 - El Paso - Don Haskins Center
Aug. 6 - San Antonio - SBC Center
Aug. 8 - Houston - Toyota Center
Aug. 9 - Dallas - American Airlines
Aug 12 - Phoenix - America West
Aug 14 - Los Angeles - Staples Center
Aug 15 - Anaheim - Arrowhead Pond
Aug 17 - San Diego - SDSA
Aug 20 - San Jose - HP Pavillion
Aug 21 - Sacramento - Arco Arena
Aug 24 - Denver - Pepsi Center
Aug 27 - Minneapolis - Target Center
Aug. 28 - Chicago - United Center
Aug. 31 - Detroit - The Palace
Sept. 1 - Cleveland - Gund Arena
Sept. 4 - Atlanta - Phillips Arena
Sept. 7 - Greensboro (NC) - Greensboro Coliseum
Sept. 8 - Washington DC - MCI Center
Sept. 10 - Philadelphia - Wachovia Spectrum
Sept. 11 - Uncasville (CT) - Mohegan Sun
Sept. 14 - Albany (NY) - Pepsi Center
Sept. 15 - Providence - Civic Center
Sept. 17 - Boston - Fleet Center
Sept. 18 - Atlantic City - Taj Mahal (Boardwalk)
Sept. 21 - New York City - MSG
Sept. 25 - Miami - American Airlines
Get your tickets at: http://www.ticketmaster.com
February 2004:
tracklist:
Intro
Get On Your Feet
Turn The Beat Around
1-2-3
Here We Are / In The Meantime
Your Picture
Mi Tierra / Oye Mi Canto
Hoy
Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan
Wrapped
Te Amaré
Words Get In The Way/Anything For You/Can't Stay Away From You/Don't Wanna Lose
You/Reach
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
Conga
Live For Loving You
You'll Be Mine
I Wish You
Te Amaré (Reprise)
Gloria Estefan is to star in a Hollywood biopic
of Fifties singing star Connie Francis. Francis chose Estefan to play her in the
movie which will chart her troubled life.
The biggest female star of the 1950s, Francis had a string of hits including 'Lipstick On Your Collar',
'Stupid Cupid' and 'Who's Sorry Now'.
She sold more than 80 million albums and her wholesome image captivated fans on
both sides of the Atlantic.
But her life was nearly destroyed in 1974 when she was raped and beaten at
knifepoint in a New York motel room following a show.
Francis was awarded record damages and her case won landmark safety reforms for
women travellers.
But the singer retreated from showbusiness and became a recluse, so traumatised
by her ordeal that she attempted suicide.
She eventually fought back from depression and made a comeback in the 1990s with
a string of sell-out shows in Las Vegas.
The 64-year-old singer had long wanted to make a film of her life and approached
Estefan after friends pointed out Estefan's striking resemblance to her on the
cover of her 1993 album Mi Tierra.
Danny De Vito is being lined up to play Connie's Italian-American father, George,
and Olympia Dukakis has been tipped for the role of her mother, Ida.
source: http://dailynews.yahoo.com
