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feel that conga in the Broadway-Bound musical On YOur Feet!, Gloria and Emilio EstEfan set their rags-to-riches story to the music that made them famous. by thomas connors If any couple represents the fruits of hard work and the power of love, it's Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Sweethearts since the 1970s, these Cuban immigrants not only carved themselves an enviable niche in show business, but with their success, inspired countless Latinos to make their way in the US, too. And with their captivating, f lawlessly produced sound, the Estefans opened the ears of Anglo audiences as no one had before. With 26 Grammy Awards and 100 million albums sold worldwide, Gloria and Emilio are now sharing their story in On Your Feet!, an inspiring new musical getting the pre-Broadway treatment at the Oriental Theatre beginning June 2. Talent and ambition have not only put the pair at the top of the music industry (producer Emilio has propelled the careers of Shakira, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, and Jennifer Lopez), but Gloria and Emilio Estefan proved the viability of Latin pop music with the Miami Sound Machine, and are now turning their story into a musical debuting in Chicago. cOntinued On page 50 Culture Hottest ticket michiganavemag.com 49