Alma Caribeña
Gloria Estefan · 2000
54 min · 13 tracks · dance-pop · Latin pop · tropical music
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and pop melodies that celebrates Estefan's Cuban heritage.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart and received positive reviews for its refreshing take on Latin pop. It also helped revitalize interest in tropical music during a time when the genre was gaining more mainstream visibility in the U.S.
- Best for
- steady melodic progression throughout celebratory mood for gatherings for afternoon dances
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Alma Caribeña' marked Gloria Estefan's return to her Latin roots after a string of successful English-language albums. Following her commercial peak in the 1990s, this album emphasizes her connection to traditional Cuban music while appealing to both Latin and mainstream audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Puffy AmiYumi· Kate Bush· Mylène Farmer· Roxette· ABBA· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Christina Aguilera
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Por un beso Standout 5:01
- 2 Punto de referencia 4:51
- 3 Dame otra oportunidad Standout 4:03
- 4 Como me duele perderte 4:28
- 5 Te tengo a ti 3:56
- 6 Tres gotas de agua bendita 4:18
- 7 Nuestra felicidad 3:00
- 8 La flor y tu amor 4:23
- 9 Me voy 5:01
- 10 Solo por tu amor 4:03
- 11 Tengo que decirte algo 3:18
- 12 No me dejes de querer Standout 3:37
- 13 No me dejes de querer (Flores del Caribe mix) 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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