AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 ON SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA) INC.

FEATURING FAMED LATIN GUEST MUSICIANS INCLUCING CARLOS SANTANA, SHEILA E., JOSE FELICIANO, JOHNNY PACHECO, ARTURO SANDOLVA, LA INDIA, CACHAO AND CHOCOLATE

ESTEFAN’S FIRST SPANISH ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS

(New York/NY) SONY BMG Music Entertainment and Burgundy Records announce the release of GLORIA ESTEFAN’s new Spanish-language album, “90 MILLAS” – in stores September 18, 2007. Having sold over 70 million albums worldwide and recorded 24 albums, “90 Millas” brings Gloria back to where it all began – her roots. Produced by her husband, Emilio Estefan, the collection of newly recorded original Spanish language songs, co-written by Gloria Estefan, pays tribute to the roots of Cuban music while infusing a modern influence into the traditional rhythms.

The album also pays homage to the most influential and universally respected Latin musicians of the past fifty years. Some of the artists joining Estefan on this album include Grammy award winning artist CARLOS SANTANA, JOHNNY PACHECO (whom many refer to as the ‘godfather of salsa’), trumpet virtuoso ALFREDO ‘CHOCOLATE’ ARMENTEROS, conga drum diva SHEILA E., actor and musician ANDY GARCIA, and CACHAO who is credited as the creator of mambo.

This blend of musicians on “90 Millas” is historically significant on a number of levels. This is the first, and quite possibly the last time that all of these legendary artists will play together on one CD. The newly released first single, “No Llores” features guest performances by famed Latin musicians Carlos Santana, Sheila E. and Jose Feliciano; just one of the incredible collaborations found on this CD.

“It is so important for me to keep authentic Cuban sounds alive. All these great artists have changed the landscape of latin music and its an honor to have them on this album. I believe this album will expose a new generation to the richness of Cuban music,” says Estefan.

“90 MILLAS” is a roots album. Its songs portray authentic Cuban sounds through upbeat danceable tracks like ‘Pintame’ and ‘Esta Fiesta No Va Acabar,’ to poignant ballads like ‘Yo No Cambiaría’ and celebratory tracks like ‘Cuando Cuba Sea Libre.’

Of ‘Cuando Cuba Sea Libre’ Gloria explains, “I hold this song very close to my heart. Its title translates to ‘the day Cuba is free.’ And it talks about what a celebration that will be…it’s going to be great for both the Cubans inside and outside because all we’re going to do is celebrate that now Cuba is free. We will celebrate the fact that people there have options open to them, that they have the ability to move forward into this century that they will enjoy the freedoms that we enjoy worldwide. It’s not a political song, it’s simply about a big party that will be had regardless of what may come after or how difficult things may be.”

Described by Gloria “an amazing explosion of rhythm,” the title track ‘90 Millas’ is Afro-Cuban - a genre typically recognized by its use of syncopated rhythm. Of dueting with La India on this track Gloria says, “…It was a great feeling in the studio between her and me because we’ve wanted to work together for a long time. And this song particularly was very special to us because it is very representative of the wild rhythms and the differences that we have in the rhythms of Cuban music. I think it’s one of my favorite tracks.”

Guest Musicians:

Papo Lucca, Johnny Pacheco, Candido Camero, Paquito De Rivera, Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros, Nelson Gonzales, Andy Garcia, Sheila E, Carlos Santana, Orestes Vilato, Cachao, Generoso Jimenez, Giovanni Hidalgo, La India, Jose Feliciano, Juanito Marquez, Luis Enrique, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito Hechevarria, and Salvador Cuevas.

www.90millas.com
www.burgundyrecords.com
www.gloriaestefan.com
www.sonybmg.ca

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