Miami Sound Machine

Miami Sound Machine (MSM) was an American Latin pop band of Latin-influenced music that featured the vocals of Cuban-born recording artist Gloria Estefan (née Fajardo). Established in 1975 by Emilio Estefan, the band was originally known as the Miami Latin Boys before becoming the Miami Sound Machine in 1977. The band released 13 albums and a string of hit singles until 1989. The band's 1985 album Primitive Love credited the band whereas their follow-up album Let It Loose in 1987 placed Gloria Estefan at the forefront. From 1988 to 1989, the latter album was also repackaged as Anything for You with new cover art with the international release in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1989, the group's name ceased being included on the CD or album products—as Gloria Estefan continued as a solo artist.

History

1970s In 1975, Gloria Fajardo and her cousin Mercedes "Merci" Navarro (1957–2007) met Emilio Estefan Jr. while performing at a church ensemble rehearsal. Estefan, who had formed the band The Miami Latin Boys earlier that year, learned about Fajardo through a mutual acquaintance. While The Miami Latin Boys were performing at a Cuban wedding at Hotel Dupont...