Abriendo Puertas () is a 1995 album released by Gloria Estefan. It is her sixth studio album as a soloist and second Spanish language album released.
Content Abriendo Puertas was the second Spanish language studio album released by Estefan after her successful Spanish debut album, Mi Tierra.
In contrast to Mi Tierra, an album primarily influenced by Cuban music, Abriendo Puertas draws on a wider variety of Latin American musical styles. For instance, the title track is an example of vallenato, a Colombian music genre. Several of the songs refer to Christmas and the New Year. The album has sold 2.3 million copies outside the US.
Estefan's second Spanish album won Best Tropical/Salsa Album at the 1996 Grammy Awards, her second Grammy Award.
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic.
Photography - Alberto Tolot Violin - Alfredo Oliva Hand Lettering - Ann Field Clapping, Snare Drums, Hi Hat, Percussion, Redoblante - Archie Pena Violin - Barry Finclair Mastering - Bob Ludwig Violin - Bruce Wethey Violin - Charles Libove Background Vocals - Cheito Quinonez Assistant - Chris Wiggins Trombone - Dana Teboe Violin - David Nadien Background Vocals - Diana Serna Guest Artist, Electric Piano - Don Grolnick Violin - Donna Tecco Flute, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - Ed Calle Bongos, Chimes, Claves, Congas, Cowbell, Drums, Floor Tom, Guiro, Hi Hat, Maracas, Redoblante, Shaker, Shekere, Timbales, Wind Chimes, Wood Box - Edwin Bonilla Violin - Elena Barere Cello - Ellen Westerman Producer - Emilio Estefan, Jr. Engineer, Mixing - Eric Schilling Assistant - Freddy Piñero, Jr. Violin - Gene Orloff Primary Artist, Vocals - Gloria Estefan Caja - Heberth Cuadrado Viola - Ira Weller Congas, Guiro, Tamboura - Jackson Fondeur Violin - Jan Mullen Violin - Jean Ingraham Cello - Jeanne LeBlanc Contractor, Coordination, String Contractor, String Coordinator - Jill Dell'Abate Violin - John Pintavalle Bass - Jorge Casas Violin - Joyce Hammann Conductor, 12 String Guitar - Juanito Márquez Viola - Julien Barber Arranger, Bass, Bells, Clapping, Composer, Cuatro, Guacharaca, Acoustic Guitar, Jug, Keyboards, Percussion, Producer, Background Vocals - Kike Santander Violin - Laura Seaton Bata Drums, Bongos, Cascabeles, Claves, Congas, Guest Artist, Guiro, Percussion, Shekere, Timbales - Luis Enrique Assistant - Marcelo Añez Congas, Guache, Tamboura, Tumbadora - Mario Ochoa Violin - Marti Sweet Viola - Mary Helen Ewing Art Direction - Nancy Donald Violin - Paul Peabody Guest Artist, 12 String Guitar - Rene Toledo Cello - Richard Locker Violin - Richard Sortomme Engineer - Ron Taylor Bass - Sal Cuevas Violin - Sandra Park Assistant, Clapping, Engineer, Mixing Assistant - Scott Canto Assistant - Sean Chambers Viola - Sue Pray Assistant - Ted Stein Soloist, Trumpet - Teddy Mulet Flugelhorn, Trumpet - Tony Concepcion
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1995)Peak position Australian Albums (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart. 161European Albums (Music & Media)23Portuguese Albums (AFP)18Spanish Albums (Promusicae)1U.S. Billboard Top Tropical/Salsa Albums1US Cashbox Top 100 Albums66
Certifications and sales
Awards YearAward ShowAward1996Grammy AwardBest Tropical/Salsa Album
Release history Region Date United States Canada Europe France Japan
See also 1995 in Latin music List of number-one Billboard Tropical Albums from the 1990s List of best-selling Latin albums
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