Mi Tierra
Gloria Estefan · 1993
55 min · 12 tracks · dance-pop · Latin pop · tropical music
A vibrant fusion of traditional Cuban rhythms and contemporary pop sensibilities that celebrates heritage and love.
Why this album works
The album was critically acclaimed, earning a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album and establishing Estefan as a leading figure in Latin music. 'Mi Tierra' also achieved commercial success, reaching multi-platinum status and significantly impacting the popularity of Latin music in the U.S.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo celebration nostalgic reflections on heritage heartfelt love and connection
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Mi Tierra' was Gloria Estefan's first album after leaving her longstanding role with the Miami Sound Machine. This album marked a significant shift as it embraced her Cuban roots, showcasing a more personal and culturally rich sound following her mainstream success with prior albums like 'Into the Light'.
- 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 Con los años que me quedan 4:36
- 2 Mi tierra Standout 4:38
- 3 Ayer Standout 5:17
- 4 Mi buen amor 3:50
- 5 Tus ojos 4:11
- 6 No hay mal que por bien no venga Standout 5:28
- 7 ¡Sí señor!… 4:40
- 8 Volverás 3:55
- 9 Montuno 4:57
- 10 Hablemos el mismo idioma 4:45
- 11 Hablas de mí 3:40
- 12 Tradición 5:20
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