Miami Sound: Artists From the Magic City Quiz

Answer: Conga

Emilio Estefan formed the Miami Latin Boys in 1975 in Miami. Gloria later joined the group, which became Miami Sound Machine. Gloria and Emilio married in 1978, and he went on to play a major role in the band's success as its leader and producer.

'Conga' was released in 1985 on the album 'Primitive Love'. It reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and helped establish Miami Sound Machine as one of the leading Latin crossover acts of the 1980s.

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

KC and the Sunshine Band formed in Miami in 1973, led by Harry Wayne Casey, who worked at TK Records. Bassist Richard Finch joined Casey the following year, and together they helped develop the band's distinctive blend of funk, R&B and disco. They became one of the defining acts of the disco era.

'Boogie Shoes' first appeared on their 1975 self-titled album and gained wider attention after being included on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack. It was released as a single in 1978 and reached number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. Earlier hits of theirs include 'Get Down Tonight' and 'That's the Way (I Like It)'.

Answer: Move to Miami

Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias had previously collaborated on 'I Like It', which became a major international hit and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Their collaboration continued with 'Move to Miami', which was released in 2018 and featured Pitbull's distinctive rap contribution.

The single blended Latin pop, dance and hip-hop, and its lyrics and production reflected the city's nightlife and party atmosphere. It was a natural partnership between two artists strongly associated with Miami.

Answer: Legally obscene

2 Live Crew formed in California but relocated to Miami, where leader Luther Campbell helped establish their reputation with the raunchy Miami bass sound. He also founded Luke Records, which became the group's label.

Their 1989 album 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be' became the subject of a landmark obscenity case because of its extremely explicit sexual lyrics and themes. In 1990, a federal judge in Florida ruled that the album was legally obscene. A record-store owner was arrested for selling it. The ruling was later overturned on appeal.

Answer: Under Pressure

Vanilla Ice was born Robert Van Winkle in Dallas, Texas, and spent part of his childhood in South Florida. He developed an early following in the Dallas club scene before his music career took off.

'Ice Ice Baby' reached number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. Built around the bassline from Queen and David Bowie's 'Under Pressure', it became the first rap single to top the US chart.

Answer: One who steals neglected men

Betty Wright was born in Miami in 1953 and began performing with her family's gospel group, the Echoes of Joy, when she was very young. She moved into R&B as a teenager and was recording professionally before reaching adulthood.

'Clean Up Woman' was recorded when she was 17 and became her breakthrough hit. The song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the US Billboard R&B chart. Its lyrics describe another woman attracting men whose partners have neglected them.

Answer: Jennifer Lopez

Enrique Iglesias was born in Madrid but was raised in Miami from childhood. He secretly recorded his debut album because he wanted to establish himself as an artist without relying on the fame of his father, Julio. He initially built his career through Spanish-language music before becoming a major crossover star.

He released 'Hero' in 2001, with Jennifer Lopez appearing alongside him in the music video. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2002 and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became one of his best-known ballads.

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Trick Daddy grew up in Miami's Liberty City neighbourhood and initially became involved in the local hip-hop scene. His recording career received an important boost from Luther Campbell of 2 Live Crew, who helped introduce him to a wider audience.

'Let's Go' was built around the distinctive guitar riff from Ozzy Osbourne's 'Crazy Train'. Released in 2004, the song became Trick Daddy's biggest US Billboard Hot 100 hit, reaching number seven. It also reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Dance the Night Away

The Mavericks formed in Miami in 1989, an unusual starting point for a band that would become closely associated with country music. Lead singer Raul Malo, the son of Cuban immigrants, brought together his Latin heritage and his love of classic country, rockabilly and 1950s pop.

The band became successful on US country radio, but they also found a particularly enthusiastic audience in the UK. 'Dance the Night Away' reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and spent 18 weeks there.

Answer: Willie Nelson

Julio Iglesias was born in Madrid and originally trained as a goalkeeper with Real Madrid. A serious car accident ended his football career, and during his long recovery he learned to play guitar. Music eventually became his new career. he moved to Miami in the late 1970s.

'To All the Girls I've Loved Before', his duet with American country singer Willie Nelson, became one of his biggest US hits. It reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming a major crossover success and bringing together two very different musical styles.