Skip to content
quotesby

About this quote

What does it mean?
Singaling in different languages offers distinct expressive qualities that can resonate with diverse audiences regardless of their fluency.
In plain terms
Singing in Spanish and English feels different and both connect with people.
What can you take from it?
Different languages offer unique ways to connect with audiences.

Where it applies

  • performing for international audiences
  • exploring bilingual art
  • sharing cultural heritage

Putting it to work

  • embrace multilingual performance
  • value diverse expressions

Questions to consider

  • How does language change the emotional impact of a song?
  • What makes music transcendent across language barriers?

Another view

Not all listeners may appreciate unfamiliar languages without some context or translation.

More from Gloria Estefan

  1. 'Live for Loving You' is a kind of song that really can live in many different genres. And, of course, when you do your live performances the first time that y…

    Permalink to quote #28
  2. 'Get on Your Feet' is really my motto. I look always forward. I look ahead. That's why I choose to record that song, because I really love the message.

    Permalink to quote #30
  3. For the rest of my life, the one song that people will remember -- regardless -- is 'Conga' . . . I never get tired of singing it. It never gets old for me.

    Permalink to quote #27

Related quotes

  1. San Francisco has always been my favorite booing city. I don't mean the people boo louder or longer, but there is a very special intimacy. When they boo you, y…

    George HalasGeorge Halas quote #5
  2. His fingers are directly wired to his soul.

    Eric ClaptonEric Clapton quote #16
  3. Tout silence n'est fait que de paroles qu'on n'a pas dites. C'est pour cela peut-etre que je devins un musicien. Il fallait quelqu'un pour exprimer ce silence,…

    Marguerite YourcenarMarguerite Yourcenar quote #1