Who wants to dance withSheila E.andGloria Estefan?The two legendary musicians teamed up for a high-energy performance of their Grammy-nominated cover of the lateCelia Cruz’s “Bemba Colorá” on the Jan. 7 episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!Estefan, 67, took lead on the vocals while Sheila, 67, also chimed in to sing while playing multiple drum sets and dancing alongside the “Get on Your Feet” icon.The pair previously released a version of Cruz’s 1966 signature tune with vocalist Mimy Succar in March for Sheila’s latest album,Bailar.“Growing up listening to Celia Cruz as a young musician blessed me, as I was also able to perform with her,” Sheila told PEOPLE at the time. She was an incredible singer and entertainer!“She continued, “I knew this was the song to pay tribute to the queen herself. No one could sing this song better than her.“Gloria Estefan and Sheila E. in January 2025.Jimmy Kimmel Live/YoutubeAt the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, the trio’s take on “Bemba Colorá” is nominated for best global music performance, while Sheila’sBailaralbum earned a nod for best tropical latin album.“I’m still processing this,” she said onInstagramwhen the nominations were unveiled in November. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Sheila E. in July 2024.Bennett Raglin/GettyPEOPLE exclusively premiered the “Bemba Colorá” music video in March. Estefan, who performed live with Cruz before her death at age 77 in 2003 and released “Tres Gotas De Agua Bendita” with her in 2000, spoke about recording the new cover with Sheila.“Having gotten the honor of singing with the queen herself I jumped at the chance to sing on one of her biggest hits,” said Estefan. “It was an instant ‘yes’ when my good friend Sheila E. invited me to be on her new salsa albumBailarwith her and the amazing Mimy Succar in honor of Celia.“The “Conga” artist added, “I had a lot of fun singing to that amazing band with Sheila on drums and percussion. Working with an incredible producer, Tony Succar, was a joy!”
Who wants to dance withSheila E.andGloria Estefan?
The two legendary musicians teamed up for a high-energy performance of their Grammy-nominated cover of the lateCelia Cruz’s “Bemba Colorá” on the Jan. 7 episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!
Estefan, 67, took lead on the vocals while Sheila, 67, also chimed in to sing while playing multiple drum sets and dancing alongside the “Get on Your Feet” icon.
The pair previously released a version of Cruz’s 1966 signature tune with vocalist Mimy Succar in March for Sheila’s latest album,Bailar.
“Growing up listening to Celia Cruz as a young musician blessed me, as I was also able to perform with her,” Sheila told PEOPLE at the time. She was an incredible singer and entertainer!”
She continued, “I knew this was the song to pay tribute to the queen herself. No one could sing this song better than her.”
Gloria Estefan and Sheila E. in January 2025.Jimmy Kimmel Live/Youtube
Jimmy Kimmel Live/Youtube
At the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, the trio’s take on “Bemba Colorá” is nominated for best global music performance, while Sheila’sBailaralbum earned a nod for best tropical latin album.
“I’m still processing this,” she said onInstagramwhen the nominations were unveiled in November. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Sheila E. in July 2024.Bennett Raglin/Getty
Bennett Raglin/Getty
PEOPLE exclusively premiered the “Bemba Colorá” music video in March. Estefan, who performed live with Cruz before her death at age 77 in 2003 and released “Tres Gotas De Agua Bendita” with her in 2000, spoke about recording the new cover with Sheila.
“Having gotten the honor of singing with the queen herself I jumped at the chance to sing on one of her biggest hits,” said Estefan. “It was an instant ‘yes’ when my good friend Sheila E. invited me to be on her new salsa albumBailarwith her and the amazing Mimy Succar in honor of Celia.”
The “Conga” artist added, “I had a lot of fun singing to that amazing band with Sheila on drums and percussion. Working with an incredible producer, Tony Succar, was a joy!”
source: people.com
