Few recording artists can boast the accomplishments, influence and profound effect on fans around the world that Gloria Estefan can. What started 35 years ago as a modest singing gig in a local band called The Miami Latin Boys (later becoming The Miami Sound Machine) has grown into an empire that has sold over 100 million albums and made Gloria THE most successful Latin crossover artist in the world. Her unique style of Latin pop in both English and Spanish has sold out arenas around the globe, earned her three Grammy awards, four Latin Grammys and opened the doors for other Latin artists like Shakira and Ricky Martin to share their voices with a broader audience. Although Miami is the place Gloria has called home for most of her life, her music has always paid tribute to her native Cuba while incorporating the rhythms and beats inspired by other Latin countries.