Hispanic Heritage MonthBy: Alejandra Green

GloriaEstefan

Accomplishments

In 1975 Gloria met Emilio Estefan; he was a member of a Latin Music band called “The Miami Latin Boys” . Gloria joined the band and became the lead singer; the band was renamed The Miami Sound Machine.

In 1980 the band signed a contract with Discos CBS international.

The band released many songs including; eyes of innocence, Conga, Don’t want to lose you, and turn the beat around; ‘Eyes of Innocence’ being the song that jump started their popularity in the united states.

Along with going on tours, making music videos, and a cookbook, Gloria has donated much of her time to caring for Multiple Sclerosis patients and giving her time to the Mellen Program of MS at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo center for brain health.

Gloria established the Gloria Estefan Foundation which has helped many organizations/good causes such as; The Miami Project to cure Paralysis, UNICEF, The Red Cross, etc.

In 2007; Gloria released her 29th album entitled ‘90 Millas” it gained her spot number eleven as Latin Female Artist of the year 2007.

cuba

Plato Tradicional

1) Cuban arroz con pollo

Plato Tradicional

2) Dulce de leche

Plato Tradicional

3) Empanadas de pina

Package frozen puff pastry, thawed1/3 cup cajeta or thick caramel sauce1/2 cup finely grated Monterrey jack cheese1/4 cup pineapple, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)2 eggs, beaten and blended with 1 tablespoon waterAll-purpose flour, for dusting2 tablespoons demarara or light brown sugarSpecial equipment: a 3-inch round cookie cutter or a clean 3-inch diameter can with the top removed