___ Estefan, Miami Sound Machine vocalist

GLORIA

This Cuban-American singer rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Conga" and later became known as the "Queen of Latin Pop."

This clue is asking for the first name of the famous Cuban-American singer who fronted the band Miami Sound Machine. The blank signals it’s a single name, and "Gloria" Estefan is widely known as the lead vocalist of that group. The clue relies on recognition of her iconic status in pop and Latin music rather than any wordplay.