Jon literally stepped into the spotlight when he was invited to sing several solos during Estefan's 1991 concert tour.

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In the late 1980s, Jon was hired as a backup singer for pop superstar Gloria Estefan.

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Martin and others are, in part, following in the footsteps of Estefan, who helped introduce Latin music to English-language audiences.

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Several Hispanic entertainers performed during the presentation, led by singer Gloria Estefan.

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The market for Martin, Estefan, Lopez and others seems more than ripe.

CNN: Ricky Martin leading the Latin (music) revolution