Fritanga by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation2 Heinä 2025

The Soundtrack of the American Dream ft. Emilio Estefan, Grammy & Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Director, & Entrepreneur

What does the American Dream sound like? In this special Fourth of July episode of Fritanga, host Antonio Tijerino sits down with one of the composers of that dream: Emilio Estefan. Long before he became a 19-time Grammy-winning producer, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and one of the most influential Latino cultural architects of our time, Emilio was an 11-year-old Cuban boy arriving in Miami with an accordion, no money, and a belief in something bigger. A belief in this country. In music. In himself.

From creating the “Miami Sound” to launching the global careers of artists like Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estefan, Emilio’s story is one of hustle, heart, and the rhythm of possibility.

In this episode, Antonio and Emilio dive into:

Emilio’s journey from Cuba to the global stage
How immigrant resilience redefined American music
Working with legends—and fighting for Celia Cruz’s comeback
Fatherhood and creative legacy with his daughter Emily Estefan
New projects including Raíces, Gloria Estefan’s first Spanish album in nearly 20 years
BASURA, the new Broadway-bound musical co-created by Emily and Gloria Estefan

This isn’t just an interview—it’s a love letter to culture, legacy, and what it means to build something lasting from nothing.

WATCH: Click here to watch this and other episodes on YouTube.
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CONNECT: For questions or guest recommendations, email us at Fritanga@HispanicHeritage.org

Featured Resources & Mentions:
🎶 Gloria Estefan’s “Raíces” Album
🎭 Emily & Gloria Estefan’s Musical “BASURA”

TEAM:
Host: Antonio Tijerino
Executive Producer: Antonio Caro
Senior Producer: Connor Coleman
Producer: Ambrose Davis

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