Gloria Estefan comes out with “La Vecina (No Se Na’).” Credit to 11:11 PR.
Los Angeles, California (May 1, 2025)- Global icon Gloria Estefan has returned with a vibrant new chapter in her legendary career, releasing the high-energy salsa single “La Vecina (No Se Na’),” the second offering from her highly anticipated RAÍCES album. Following the chart-topping success of the album’s title track, this latest single is a playful, rhythm-packed celebration of neighborhood culture, colorful personalities, and the roots that continue to inspire Estefan after five decades in music.
A collaboration with her longtime creative partner and husband Emilio Estefan, “La Vecina (No Se Na’)” brings classic salsa elements into sharp, joyful focus. With rich arrangements, contagious percussion, and Gloria’s unmistakable vocals leading the way, the track tells the story of the neighborhood’s infamous vecina — the know-it-all who’s always one step ahead on the local gossip trail. Winking humor meets authentic storytelling in a song that doubles as both a party anthem and a cultural snapshot.
The single is a standout from RAÍCES, Gloria’s first all-Spanish studio album in 18 years, set for release on May 29. More than just a musical project, RAÍCES is an homage to Estefan’s journey — a deeply personal album that weaves together the sounds, traditions, and spirit of her Cuban-American heritage. It’s a homecoming in every sense.
The music video for “La Vecina (No Se Na’)” — directed by Gloria herself — elevates the track’s narrative with colorful visuals and emotional weight. Filmed in “El Cuartelito,” the very apartment complex where Gloria and her mother first lived after emigrating from Cuba in 1960, the video brings viewers into a recreated 1960s Miami — alive with color, character, and heart. More than a backdrop, this location is a living symbol of the immigrant experience, and a setting packed with personal memory.
Amara La Negra (Diana Danelys De Los Santos) brings La Vecina to life with infectious charisma and comic timing, embodying the neighborhood’s spirited center. Her performance is both bold and loving — a tribute to the matriarchal figures who often hold the pulse of community life.
For the first time ever, the Estefan family appears together onscreen, with Gloria joined by Emilio, their daughter Emily, son Nayib, and grandson Sasha. This multigenerational presence underscores the video’s deeper themes — that roots are more than geography; they’re people, moments, and shared memory. The result is a moving visual experience full of laughter, music, and cultural pride.
“For me, recording in that neighborhood was like going back in time,” Gloria shared. “It felt as if time had stopped. So many memories came rushing back — the smells, the colors, the voices of my childhood. It was incredibly emotional and grounding to reconnect with my roots in such a real way.”
“La Vecina (No Se Na’)” isn’t just a celebration of one woman’s story — it’s a tribute to the communities that raised us, the traditions that shaped us, and the rhythms that continue to move us. As Estefan prepares to release RAÍCES on May 29, this single reminds us why her voice still resonates so powerfully — joyful, grounded, and full of life.
Stream “La Vecina (No Se Na’)” now on all digital platforms.
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