MIAMI — Cuban-American singer and Star Island resident Gloria Estefan, one of the most influential figures in Latin music history, was honored Sunday night during “A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music, “ a two-hour televised special hosted by the Recording Academy and broadcast on CBS.

The event, aired from Miami, celebrated the impact and legacy of Latin music in the United States, with Estefan being recognized for her 50-year career that helped bring Latin pop into the mainstream. Actress Rita Moreno presented Estefan with the award.

“I’ve always felt that music has no borders,” Estefan said, calling the award “humbling.”

Estefan has won multiple Grammy Awards and is widely credited with opening doors for generations of Latin artists in the U.S. music industry with her early hits with Miami Sound Machine, a band formed by her husband, Emilio Estefan.

The televised special featured performances by Estefan, who sang “Conga,” as well as artists across genres, including Ángela Aguilar, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Billy Idol, Luis Fonsi, Laura Pausini, Prince Royce and Maren Morris, along with tributes to legendary figures in Latin music such as Desi Arnaz, Ritchie Valens, Selena and Celia Cruz.

Hosted by Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn Sánchez, the program highlighted Latin music’s cultural influence through performances, tributes and interviews with artists and entertainers including Carlos Santana, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Daddy Yankee.

“A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music“ aired Sunday, Dec. 28, and is available for streaming on Paramount+ following its broadcast.

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