Episode 70: Emilio Estefan. The global latin music scene was shaped by this incredible, visionary, and kind man. Born in Cuba and immigrating to the U.S. with a dream, Emilio Estefan built an empire alongside his wife, Gloria Estefan. From founding Miami Sound Machine and bringing Latin music to the mainstream charts to serving as President of Sony Music, where he helped launch the careers of Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin—his impact on Latin music and the city of Miami is undeniable.

We sat down with Emilio backstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Miami, where he is now an investor. Though our time was limited to a fast-paced 10 minutes, this conversation is packed with insight from a true legend. We hope you enjoy our conversation with the one and only, Emilio Estefan!

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(0:58) MONTREUX JAZZ MIAMI

(1:19) THE MIAMI SCENE

(1:54) MAKING LATIN MUSIC GLOBAL

(2:27) MIAMI SOUND MACHINE

(3:10) "CONGA" GLORIA ESTEFAN, BECOMING CEO OF SONY

(4:49) THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY

(5:20) MONTREUX JAZZ MIAMI, QUINCY JONES

(6:08) ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO BECOME GLOBAL, GLORIA'S NEW ALBUM

(7:09) HOW TO BALANCE CREATIVE VS. ENTREPRENEURIAL, QUINCY JONES

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