Spain’s 20 Minutos reports that Gloria Estefan is set to announce tomorrow a new album en español, with a focus on getting back to her Cuban music roots and reviving some Afro-Cuban rhythms:

The album 90 Millas ["90 Miles"] is “an amazing explosion of rhythm” because of the influence of the Afro-Cuban genre, which is typically recognized for its use of the backbeat.

On the topic of the song “Cuando Cuba Sea Libre” ["When Cuba is Free"], Gloria clarified that it isn’t a political song but a celebration for “when Cuba is free”.

The first promotional single, No llores, is already in the first spots on the Billboard charts.

The album, which is set to hit stores on September 18th, will be formally presented tomorrow at an event in Miami, along with a documentary which follows the making of the album and includes images of Cuba. Gloria has recruited a star-studded lineup of collaborators for this project, among them Carlos Santana, Andy Garcia, Sheila E, Cachao and India.

Via / 20 Minutos