Cuba Libre
Gloria Estefan
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Curioso destino Que aun me separa De mi tierra adorada Que no veo desde nina No puedo olvidar Eres parte de mi Te quiero ver feliz Un mar de recuerdos Azota mi mente De pueblos why gentes Que yo he conocido Curioso destino Que aun me separa Curioso destino Que aun me separa De mi tierra adorada Que no veo desde nina De mi tierra adorada Que no veo desde nina No puedo olvidar Eres parte de mi Te quiero ver feliz Quiero mi cuba libre Pa que la gente pueda Pa que mi gente pueda bailar A veces no entiendo Lo mucho que extrano Que a pesar de los anos Te sigo queriendo Sigo esperando Yo te sigo sonando Comparte tus penas Estoy contigo llorando No puedo olvidar Eres parte de mi Te quiero ver feliz Quiero mi cuba libre Pa que la gente pueda Pa que mi gente pueda bailar
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Written by: GLORIA M. ESTEFAN, EMILIO JR. ESTEFAN, FLAVIO ENRIQUE SANTANDER
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Cuba Libre" is commonly classified under the genre of Latin Pop, sometimes also blending into Dance-pop.
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Album ContextThis song is from the album "Gloria!" by Gloria Estefan. The album was released in 1998.
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Song Theme"Cuba Libre" translates to "Free Cuba", hinting at Gloria Estefan's passionate feelings about the political situation of her native country, Cuba.
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Gloria Estefan's BackgroundGloria Estefan was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to Miami, Florida with her family when she was a child. Her cultural and personal connection to Cuba is a recurrent theme in her music.
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Song's InfluenceThe song "Cuba Libre" was a crucial part of intensifying the focus on Latin pop music in the mainstream American market.
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LanguageThe original version of "Cuba Libre" is in Spanish but Gloria Estefan has also released an English version of the song.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its powerful meaning and impact, "Cuba Libre" did not officially chart in the United States, but it was well received by critics and fans.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cuba Libre" was shot in black and white. It was directed by Emilio Estefan, Gloria's husband, and shows old footage of Cuba, illustrating the longing for freedom and nostalgia for a time before its political struggles.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Gloria!" peaked in the top 5 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, the song "Cuba Libre" being a significant part of the album.
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Live PerformancesGloria Estefan has often included "Cuba Libre" in her live performances. It tends to invoke strong emotional reactions from the audience, particularly those of Cuban descent.
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CollaborationThe album "Gloria!", including the song "Cuba Libre", features several collaborations with other artists, adding to its diverse and vibrant sound.
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