Photo Credit:& Doug Hinebaugh
If you indulged in the groovy, sumptuous pop music of the 1980s and 1990s, then you were undoubtedly touched by Gloria Estefan.
She is arguably the most successful Latin recording artist in history. Back then, her music was as ubiquitous as sunshine. Hits like “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” and “1-2-3” were heard everywhere, from dance clubs and cocktail lounges to cookouts and baby showers. Even now, Estefan’s music lives and breathes – whether on classic pop radio or at the supermarket where we shop. But there is so much more to her extraordinary story.& &
Luckily, Chicago-area fans can catch the musical centered around the life story of Gloria and her husband Emilio in& On Your Feet! The Musical – The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, now playing downtown at the CIBC Theatre.&
The Chicago Defender recently interviewed actress and performer Gaby Albo, who plays the lead role in the musical, bringing Estefan’s story to life on stage.&
Albo shared what it’s like to star as the musical icon and what Chicago audiences should expect from this thrilling production.&
Chicago Defender:& What is it about Gloria Estefan’s journey that...
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