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Encyclopedia > Emilio Estefan, Jr.

Emilio Estefan (born April 3, 1953) is a Cuban musician and producer. Estefan's first taste of celebrity came as a member of the Miami Sound Machine, but he is currently better known as the producer of many famous singers. April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... 1953 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Republic of Cuba is an archipelago in the northern Caribbean that lies at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. ... Music is an art, entertainment, or other human activity which involves organized sound, though definitions may vary. ... Gloria, Live & Re-wrapped Tour Promo Poster Gloria Estefan (birth name Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo, born September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba), is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, who began her career as lead vocalist for the then exclusively Spanish-language band, Miami Sound Machine, in 1975...


In 1968, Estefan moved to the United States, where he shared an apartment with 15 family members. He earned a living by running errands for neighbors, using an old car. 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ...


Estefan then began to work at local beauty contests, and at Bacardi, where he was employed as a mailroom worker. He reached the position of the company's Latin marketing department. The Bacardi logo. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...


Emilio's real passion, however, remained with music. He started a group which became known as the "Miami Latin Boys". The group had success, being hired to play at multiple private parties and events around Miami. It was during one such event that Emilio met Gloria Estefan, then Gloria Fajardo, in 1975. He asked her to join her group, and the group was renamed to "Miami Sound Machine". In 1977, Gloria decided to join the band. At Miami Sound Machine, Emilio played the accordion. The Miami skyline, as it is seen from the northeast. ... Gloria, Live & Re-wrapped Tour Promo Poster Gloria Estefan (birth name Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo, born September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba), is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, who began her career as lead vocalist for the then exclusively Spanish-language band, Miami Sound Machine, in 1975... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... a piano accordion An accordion is a small portable free-reed wind instrument with a keyboard, the smallest representative of the organ family. ...


In 1978, Emilio and Gloria Estefan got married. By the early 1980s, the group, which also included Cristina Saralegui's future husband Marcos, had become a major international group, with such songs as "Get off Your Feet" and "Conga" becoming number one hits at many countries. The group's success came after Emilio had signed them to an exclusive contract with CBS Records. In 1980, the couple's first son, Nayib, was born. He has gone on to follow in his father's fottsteps as a music producer. Events January January 1 - The Copyright Act of 1976 takes effect, making sweeping changes to United States copyright law. ... Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ... Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 1960s and 1970s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ... Cristina Saralegui (born January 29, 1948 in Havana, Cuba) is a journalist, talk show host and actress. ... CBSs first color logo, which debuted in the fall of 1965. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...


After Gloria Estefan decided to leave the group and embark on a solo career in 1987, Emilio Estefan took the decision of becoming a full time music producer. 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The success that Gloria Estefan experimented as a solo singer made Emilio Estefan a popular producer among Hispanic singers. He began to arrange albums for a wide array of singers, and the Estefans became friends with their compatriots, Celia Cruz and Pedro Knight. By the late 1980s, the Estefans already owned a mansion in one of Miami's exclusive neighborhoods' and Emilio Estefan owned a studio. Hispanic, as used in the United States, is one of several terms used to categorize native and naturalized U.S. citizens, permanent residents and temporary immigrants, whose background hail either from Spain, the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America or the original settlers of the traditionally Spanish-held Southwestern United... Celia Cruz (Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso) (October 21, 19241 - July 16, 2003) was a Cuban salsa singer who spent most of her career living and working in the United States. ... Pedro Knight (born 1921) is an accomplished Cuban musician who is better known for being the husband of legendary singer Celia Cruz. ...


In 1994, a daughter was born to Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The girl, Emily, has already expressed interest in the show business world. 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...


In 2002, Estefan began to produce the Grammy Latino Awards, a yearly ceremony that is televised. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... See TV (disambiguation) for other uses and Television (band) for the rock band European networks National In much of Europe television broadcasting has historically been state dominated, rather than commercially organised, although commercial stations have grown in number recently. ...


In 2003, an actor alleged that Emilio Estefan had harassed him, but the actor turned out to really be a stalker; he was arrested by Miami police while trying to illegally enter the Estefan mansion. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... The following are lists of actors: Overall: List of male movie actors (A-K) List of male movie actors (L-Z) List of female movie actors (A-K) List of female movie actors (L-Z) Theater actors: List of male theater actors List of female theater actors Television actors: List... Sexual harassment is harassment of a sexual nature, typically in the workplace or other setting where raising objections or refusing may have negative consequences. ... MPD officers man a police-line in the District of Columbia A car of the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, England Police forces are government organisations ostensibly charged with the responsibility of maintaining law and order. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Emilio Estefan, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (571 words)
Emilio Estéfan, Jr., (born March 4, 1953) is a Cuban musician and producer of Lebanese ancestry.
Estefan's first taste of celebrity came as a member of the Miami Sound Machine, but he is currently better known as the producer of many famous singers.
Estefan then began to work at local beauty contests, and at Bacardi, where he was employed as a mailroom worker.
BBC News | SHOWBIZ | Estefan's husband faces threat claim (424 words)
Emilio Estefan (centre) is married to the singer Gloria (left)
Mr Estefan's attorney John Hogan refuted the accusations against his client saying that Mr Diaz was trying to benefit from his relationship with Mr Estefan.
Emilio Estefan is also a multiple Grammy award winner and a respected member of the Latin-American music community.
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