she's the "queen of latin pop", cuban-american singer,songwriter,gloria  estefan has been an international phenomenon for over three decades. the crossover smash-songstress got her start in 1975 when she joined local wedding band ----"miami sound machine". scoring numerous english and spanish-language hit singles over the span of her illustrious career, estefan is perhaps best known for such songs as “conga,” “turn the beat around” and “don’t wanna lose you.” with her intoxicating blend of latin-flavored pop and sensitive balladry, gloria estefan has sold over 90 million albums worldwide and earned five grammy awards, making her the most successful crossover performer in latin music of all time.